Cassiopeia
Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Cassiopeia before following the route.
How to find NGC0281 using Cassiopeia
This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Cassiopeia as the main sky landmark.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0281.
NGC0281 is 48° above the horizon toward the northwest.
Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0281.
Schedar
Identify Schedar in or near Cassiopeia; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.
