How to find NGC2599 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 NGC2599.

NGC2599 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2599.

Gemini

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

Identify Pollux in or near Gemini; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Pollux, move about 6.1° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 40023.0.

From HYG 40023.0, move about 4.3° toward the east until you reach HYG 41574.0.

From HYG 41574.0, move about 1.8° toward the southeast until you reach NGC2599. This is the target field.