How to find NGC3344 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 NGC3344.

NGC3344 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3344.

Leo

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

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

From Algieba, move about 6.4° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 52457.0.

From HYG 52457.0, move about 1.7° toward the north until you reach NGC3344. This is the target field.