How to find NGC5168 from Hadar

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC5168.

NGC5168 is only 10° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. It becomes suitable for observing around 16 November 2026 at 05:17.

Hadar

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

From Hadar, move about 3.5° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 66438.0.

From HYG 66438.0, move about 1.1° toward the northwest until you reach NGC5168. This is the target field.