How to find NGC3044 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 NGC3044.

NGC3044 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3044.

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 4.4° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 49029.0.

From HYG 49029.0, move about 5.9° toward the south until you reach HYG 48414.0.

From HYG 48414.0, move about 0.9° toward the southeast until you reach NGC3044. This is the target field.