How to find NGC2340 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 NGC2340.

NGC2340 is 41° above the horizon toward the north.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2340.

Gemini

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

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

From Menkalinan, move about 5.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 30972.0.

From HYG 30972.0, move about 6.1° toward the east until you reach HYG 34168.0.

From HYG 34168.0, move about 2.6° toward the north until you reach NGC2340. This is the target field.