How to find NGC1501 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 NGC1501.

NGC1501 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1501.

Cassiopeia

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

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

From Mirfak, move about 7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 17707.0.

From HYG 17707.0, move about 3.9° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 19018.0.

From HYG 19018.0, move about 1.8° toward the north until you reach NGC1501. This is the target field.