How to find NGC3325 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 NGC3325.

NGC3325 is 13° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3325.

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 6.5° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 50851.0.

From HYG 50851.0, move about 5.3° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 51809.0.

From HYG 51809.0, move about 2.6° toward the southeast until you reach NGC3325. This is the target field.