How to find NGC4236 using Ursa Major

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Ursa Major as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC4236.

NGC4236 is 21° above the horizon toward the north.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC4236.

Ursa Major

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Ursa Major before following the route.

Identify Dubhe in or near Ursa Major; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Dubhe, move about 6.5° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 57111.0.

From HYG 57111.0, move about 4.6° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 59746.0.

From HYG 59746.0, move about 0.7° toward the south until you reach NGC4236. This is the target field.