How to find NGC2175 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 NGC2175.

NGC2175 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2175.

Orion

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

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

From Alhena, move about 6.1° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 29650.0.

From HYG 29650.0, move about 1.8° toward the northwest until you reach NGC2175. This is the target field.