How to find NGC2957 using Ursa Major

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2957.

NGC2957 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2957.

Ursa Major

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Ursa Major before following the route.

Identify Dubhe in or near Ursa Major; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Dubhe, move about 6° toward the north until you reach HYG 52577.0.

From HYG 52577.0, move about 6.7° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 48893.0.

From HYG 48893.0, move about 0.8° toward the west until you reach NGC2957. This is the target field.