How to find NGC2344 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 NGC2344.

NGC2344 is 44° above the horizon toward the north.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2344.

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 4.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 33415.0.

From HYG 33415.0, move about 2.7° toward the east until you reach NGC2344. This is the target field.