How to find NGC2387 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 NGC2387.

NGC2387 is 52° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2387.

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 3.3° toward the north until you reach HYG 37204.0.

From HYG 37204.0, move about 2.7° toward the northwest until you reach NGC2387. This is the target field.