How to find NGC7394 using Cassiopeia

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC7394.

NGC7394 is 58° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7394.

Cassiopeia

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

Identify Caph in or near Cassiopeia; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.

From Caph, move about 4.1° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 116912.0.

From HYG 116912.0, move about 6.7° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 114162.0.

From HYG 114162.0, move about 2.7° toward the west until you reach NGC7394. This is the target field.