How to find NGC2342 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 NGC2342.

NGC2342 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2342.

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 1.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 32104.0.

From HYG 32104.0, move about 5.9° toward the northeast until you reach Mekbuda.

From Mekbuda, move about 1.2° toward the east until you reach NGC2342. This is the target field.