How to find NGC2778 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 NGC2778.

NGC2778 is 44° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Gemini, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2778.

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 6.3° toward the east until you reach HYG 40240.0.

From HYG 40240.0, move about 6.3° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 42538.0.

From HYG 42538.0, move about 6.3° toward the east until you reach HYG 44897.0.

From HYG 44897.0, move about 1.4° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2778. This is the target field.