How to find NGC2243 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 NGC2243.

NGC2243 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2243.

Orion

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

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

From Adhara, move about 4.4° toward the west until you reach HYG 31870.0.

From HYG 31870.0, move about 2.3° toward the west until you reach NGC2243. This is the target field.