How to find NGC5687 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 NGC5687.

NGC5687 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Begin with Ursa Major, then follow the reference stars toward NGC5687.

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 6.5° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 70497.0.

From HYG 70497.0, move about 3° toward the northeast until you reach NGC5687. This is the target field.