How to find NGC1349 using Taurus

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC1349.

NGC1349 is 53° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1349.

Taurus

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

Identify Aldebaran in or near Taurus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Aldebaran, move about 4.1° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 20400.0.

From HYG 20400.0, move about 7° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 18911.0.

From HYG 18911.0, move about 6.8° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 17155.0.

From HYG 17155.0, move about 2.4° toward the west until you reach NGC1349. This is the target field.