How to find NGC3365 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 NGC3365.

NGC3365 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3365.

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 5.2° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 51008.0.

From HYG 51008.0, move about 6.8° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 52401.0.

From HYG 52401.0, move about 2° toward the southeast until you reach NGC3365. This is the target field.