How to find NGC2017 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 NGC2017.

NGC2017 is 13° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2017.

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 5.2° toward the south until you reach HYG 27288.0.

From HYG 27288.0, move about 2.3° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 26821.0.

From HYG 26821.0, move about 1.3° toward the southwest until you reach NGC2017. This is the target field.