How to find NGC2533 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 NGC2533.

NGC2533 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Orion, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2533.

Orion

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

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

From Aludra, move about 4.3° toward the east until you reach HYG 37677.0.

From HYG 37677.0, move about 3.3° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 38901.0.

From HYG 38901.0, move about 2.1° toward the east until you reach NGC2533. This is the target field.