How to find NGC2807 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 NGC2807.

NGC2807 is 14° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2807.

Leo

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

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

From Regulus, move about 6.3° toward the west until you reach HYG 47723.0.

From HYG 47723.0, move about 7° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 45699.0.

From HYG 45699.0, move about 2.4° toward the north until you reach NGC2807. This is the target field.