How to find NGC2712 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 NGC2712.

NGC2712 is 39° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2712.

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 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 41935.0.

From HYG 41935.0, move about 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 43531.0.

From HYG 43531.0, move about 1.8° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2712. This is the target field.