How to find NGC1662 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 NGC1662.

NGC1662 is 13° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1662.

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 5.4° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 22157.0.

From HYG 22157.0, move about 1° toward the southeast until you reach NGC1662. This is the target field.