How to find NGC2664 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 NGC2664.

NGC2664 is 14° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2664.

Gemini

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

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

From Procyon, move about 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 39271.0.

From HYG 39271.0, move about 5.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 41163.0.

From HYG 41163.0, move about 5.1° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 42795.0.

From HYG 42795.0, move about 1° toward the east until you reach NGC2664. This is the target field.