How to find NGC0654 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 NGC0654.

NGC0654 is 54° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0654.

Cassiopeia

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

Identify Cih in or near Cassiopeia; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Cih, move about 3.6° toward the east until you reach Ruchbah.

From Ruchbah, move about 2.7° toward the northeast until you reach NGC0654. This is the target field.