How to find NGC2537 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 NGC2537.

NGC2537 is 42° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2537.

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 6.1° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 37946.0.

From HYG 37946.0, move about 6.9° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 39722.0.

From HYG 39722.0, move about 2.9° toward the north until you reach NGC2537. This is the target field.