How to find NGC2282 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 NGC2282.

NGC2282 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2282.

Gemini

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

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

From Procyon, move about 6.6° toward the west until you reach HYG 34987.0.

From HYG 34987.0, move about 6.6° toward the west until you reach HYG 32578.0.

From HYG 32578.0, move about 1.1° toward the south until you reach NGC2282. This is the target field.