How to find NGC2250 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 NGC2250.

NGC2250 is 17° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2250.

Orion

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

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

From Sirius, move about 4.1° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 31674.0.

From HYG 31674.0, move about 6.3° toward the north until you reach HYG 30867.0.

From HYG 30867.0, move about 2.3° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2250. This is the target field.