How to find NGC1931 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 NGC1931.

NGC1931 is 39° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1931.

Taurus

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

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

From Elnath, move about 3.8° toward the north until you reach HYG 25984.0.

From HYG 25984.0, move about 2.1° toward the north until you reach NGC1931. This is the target field.