How to find NGC1999 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 NGC1999.

NGC1999 is 38° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC1999.

Orion

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

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

From Saiph, move about 3.3° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 26563.0.

From HYG 26563.0, move about 0.8° toward the northwest until you reach NGC1999. This is the target field.