How to find NGC1502 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 NGC1502.

NGC1502 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1502.

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 5.7° toward the north until you reach HYG 16292.0.

From HYG 16292.0, move about 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 18488.0.

From HYG 18488.0, move about 1.8° toward the northeast until you reach NGC1502. This is the target field.