How to find NGC2824 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 NGC2824.

NGC2824 is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2824.

Leo

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

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

From Algieba, move about 4.5° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 49220.0.

From HYG 49220.0, move about 4.3° toward the northwest until you reach Ras Elased Australis.

From Ras Elased Australis, move about 5.4° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 46146.0.

From HYG 46146.0, move about 1.3° toward the west until you reach NGC2824. This is the target field.