How to find NGC2266 using Gemini

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Gemini as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2266.

NGC2266 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2266.

Gemini

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

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

From Alhena, move about 5.6° toward the north until you reach HYG 31813.0.

From HYG 31813.0, move about 3.3° toward the north until you reach Mebsuta.

From Mebsuta, move about 1.8° toward the north until you reach NGC2266. This is the target field.