How to find NGC7253 using Pegasus

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC7253.

NGC7253 is 17° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7253.

Pegasus

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

Identify Scheat in or near Pegasus; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Scheat, move about 5° toward the west until you reach HYG 112051.0.

From HYG 112051.0, move about 2.2° toward the west until you reach HYG 111191.0.

From HYG 111191.0, move about 2.6° toward the west until you reach NGC7253. This is the target field.