How to find NGC3628 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 NGC3628.

NGC3628 is 13° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC3628.

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 4.2° toward the west until you reach HYG 56242.0.

From HYG 56242.0, move about 2.9° toward the west until you reach NGC3628. This is the target field.