How to find NGC2414 using Orion

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Orion as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2414.

NGC2414 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2414.

Orion

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

Identify Sirius in or near Orion; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Sirius, move about 2.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 33347.0.

From HYG 33347.0, move about 6.9° toward the east until you reach HYG 35951.0.

From HYG 35951.0, move about 2.2° toward the east until you reach NGC2414. This is the target field.