How to find NGC3077 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 NGC3077.

NGC3077 is 37° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3077.

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 4.6° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 52353.0.

From HYG 52353.0, move about 3.6° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 50685.0.

From HYG 50685.0, move about 1.6° toward the west until you reach NGC3077. This is the target field.