How to find NGC2543 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 NGC2543.

NGC2543 is 51° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2543.

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 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 39279.0.

From HYG 39279.0, move about 2.4° toward the east until you reach NGC2543. This is the target field.