How to find Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) 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 Rosette Nebula (NGC2238).
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) is 12° above the horizon toward the east.
Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward Rosette Nebula (NGC2238).
Betelgeuse
Identify Betelgeuse in or near Orion; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.
HYG 29860.0
From Betelgeuse, move about 6° toward the east until you reach HYG 29860.0.
HYG 30419.0
From HYG 29860.0, move about 1.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 30419.0.
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238)
From HYG 30419.0, move about 1.8° toward the east until you reach Rosette Nebula (NGC2238). This is the target field.
