How to find NGC2666 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 NGC2666.

NGC2666 is 35° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2666.

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 6.6° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 39938.0.

From HYG 39938.0, move about 6.6° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 42604.0.

From HYG 42604.0, move about 1.9° toward the southeast until you reach NGC2666. This is the target field.