How to find NGC2513 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 NGC2513.

NGC2513 is 13° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2513.

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 5.6° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 38868.0.

From HYG 38868.0, move about 1.5° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2513. This is the target field.