How to find NGC2775 using Leo

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Leo as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2775.

NGC2775 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2775.

Leo

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

Identify Alphard in or near Leo; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Alphard, move about 5.9° toward the north until you reach HYG 46509.0.

From HYG 46509.0, move about 6.3° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 45336.0.

From HYG 45336.0, move about 3.2° toward the north until you reach HYG 45150.0.

From HYG 45150.0, move about 1.6° toward the north until you reach NGC2775. This is the target field.