How to find NGC5532 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 NGC5532.

NGC5532 is 11° above the horizon toward the east.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC5532.

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 69989.0.

From HYG 69989.0, move about 2.3° toward the south until you reach NGC5532. This is the target field.