How to find NGC5138 from Mimosa

Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC5138.

NGC5138 is only 10° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. It becomes suitable for observing around 15 November 2026 at 05:11.

Mimosa

Center Mimosa in the finder or a low-power eyepiece before following the field stars.

From Mimosa, move about 3.1° toward the east until you reach HYG 64425.0.

From HYG 64425.0, move about 2.1° toward the northeast until you reach NGC5138. This is the target field.