How to find NGC2990 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 NGC2990.

NGC2990 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC2990.

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 4.2° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 48734.0.

From HYG 48734.0, move about 3.4° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 47943.0.

From HYG 47943.0, move about 1° toward the south until you reach NGC2990. This is the target field.