How to find NGC5195 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 NGC5195.

NGC5195 is 19° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC5195.

Ursa Major

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

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

From Alkaid, move about 2.2° toward the west until you reach HYG 66234.0.

From HYG 66234.0, move about 1.9° toward the southwest until you reach NGC5195. This is the target field.