How to find NGC1985 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 NGC1985.

NGC1985 is 41° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Taurus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1985.

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 1.6° toward the north until you reach HYG 25492.0.

From HYG 25492.0, move about 2.9° toward the northeast until you reach NGC1985. This is the target field.