How to find NGC2371 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 NGC2371.

NGC2371 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2371.

Gemini

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

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

From Castor, move about 1.2° toward the west until you reach HYG 36366.0.

From HYG 36366.0, move about 2.4° toward the south until you reach NGC2371. This is the target field.