How to find NGC0247 using Pegasus

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Pegasus as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0247.

NGC0247 is 13° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0247.

Pegasus

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Pegasus before following the route.

Identify Diphda in or near Pegasus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Diphda, move about 2.9° toward the south until you reach NGC0247. This is the target field.