How to find NGC3115 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 NGC3115.

NGC3115 is 13° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3115.

Leo

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Leo before following the route.

Identify Alphard in or near Leo; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Alphard, move about 7° toward the east until you reach HYG 48687.0.

From HYG 48687.0, move about 2.6° toward the northeast until you reach NGC3115. This is the target field.