How to find NGC4753 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 NGC4753.

NGC4753 is 11° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward NGC4753.

Leo

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

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

From Spica, move about 6.8° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 64238.0.

From HYG 64238.0, move about 3.2° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 63494.0.

From HYG 63494.0, move about 3° toward the northwest until you reach NGC4753. This is the target field.