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How to find NGC2343 from Sirius

Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2343.

NGC2343 is 13° above the horizon toward the east.

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Sirius

Center Sirius in the finder or a low-power eyepiece before following the field stars.

HYG 33345.0

From Sirius, move about 3.8° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 33345.0.

HYG 34301.0

From HYG 33345.0, move about 3.8° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 34301.0.

NGC2343

From HYG 34301.0, move about 0.8° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2343. This is the target field.

How to find NGC2343 from Sirius

Finder Chart for NGC2343

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