How to find NGC0744 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 NGC0744.

NGC0744 is 38° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC0744.

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 6.9° toward the east until you reach HYG 8115.0.

From HYG 8115.0, move about 2.8° toward the southeast until you reach NGC0744. This is the target field.