How to find NGC7419 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 NGC7419.

NGC7419 is 38° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Cassiopeia, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7419.

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 2.9° toward the west until you reach HYG 117301.0.

From HYG 117301.0, move about 5.3° toward the west until you reach HYG 114104.0.

From HYG 114104.0, move about 2.1° toward the northwest until you reach NGC7419. This is the target field.