How to find NGC2236 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 NGC2236.

NGC2236 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2236.

Orion

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

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

From Betelgeuse, move about 6.2° toward the east until you reach HYG 30120.0.

From HYG 30120.0, move about 2.5° toward the east until you reach NGC2236. This is the target field.