How to find NGC5514 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 NGC5514.

NGC5514 is 11° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC5514.

Ursa Major

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

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

From Arcturus, move about 6.2° toward the south until you reach HYG 69536.0.

From HYG 69536.0, move about 2.9° toward the south until you reach HYG 69612.0.

From HYG 69612.0, move about 2.5° toward the south until you reach NGC5514. This is the target field.