How to find NGC2268 using Ursa Major

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2268.

NGC2268 is only 7° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2268.

Ursa Major

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Ursa Major before following the route.

Identify Polaris in or near Ursa Major; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Polaris, move about 2.9° toward the east until you reach HYG 37391.0.

From HYG 37391.0, move about 2.7° toward the south until you reach NGC2268. This is the target field.