How to find NGC5617 using Scorpius

This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Scorpius as the main sky landmark.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC5617.

NGC5617 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Begin with Scorpius, then follow the reference stars toward NGC5617.

Scorpius

Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Scorpius before following the route.

Identify Toliman in or near Scorpius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Toliman, move about 1.2° toward the west until you reach NGC5617. This is the target field.