How to find NGC1708 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 NGC1708.

NGC1708 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1708.

Taurus

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

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

From Capella, move about 5.8° toward the north until you reach HYG 23783.0.

From HYG 23783.0, move about 1.3° toward the north until you reach NGC1708. This is the target field.