How to find NGC1990 using Orion

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Orion as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC1990.

NGC1990 is 14° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1990.

Orion

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

Identify Alnilam in or near Orion; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Alnilam, move about 0° toward the east until you reach NGC1990. This is the target field.