How to find NGC2365 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 NGC2365.

NGC2365 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2365.

Gemini

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

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

From Pollux, move about 5.7° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 35846.0.

From HYG 35846.0, move about 3° toward the south until you reach NGC2365. This is the target field.