How to find NGC2608 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 NGC2608.

NGC2608 is 14° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2608.

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 4° toward the east until you reach HYG 39424.0.

From HYG 39424.0, move about 5.1° toward the east until you reach HYG 41377.0.

From HYG 41377.0, move about 2° toward the east until you reach NGC2608. This is the target field.