How to find NGC3626 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 NGC3626.

NGC3626 is 14° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3626.

Leo

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

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

From Denebola, move about 6° toward the west until you reach HYG 55765.0.

From HYG 55765.0, move about 2.3° toward the northwest until you reach NGC3626. This is the target field.