How to find NGC5662 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 NGC5662.

NGC5662 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 NGC5662.

Scorpius

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

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

From Rigil Kentaurus, move about 1.7° toward the north until you reach HYG 71629.0.

From HYG 71629.0, move about 2.6° toward the north until you reach NGC5662. This is the target field.