How to find NGC1647 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 NGC1647.

NGC1647 is 67° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1647.

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 3.3° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 22176.0.

From HYG 22176.0, move about 0.4° toward the north until you reach NGC1647. This is the target field.