How to find NGC2318 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 NGC2318.

NGC2318 is 22° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2318.

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 3.8° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 33345.0.

From HYG 33345.0, move about 0.9° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2318. This is the target field.