How to find NGC2903 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 NGC2903.

NGC2903 is 20° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2903.

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 2.5° toward the west until you reach HYG 49747.0.

From HYG 49747.0, move about 6.1° toward the west until you reach HYG 47684.0.

From HYG 47684.0, move about 2.9° toward the northwest until you reach NGC2903. This is the target field.