How to find NGC2394 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 NGC2394.

NGC2394 is 13° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2394.

Gemini

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

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

From Procyon, move about 3.3° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 36265.0.

From HYG 36265.0, move about 0.2° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2394. This is the target field.