How to find NGC7426 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 NGC7426.

NGC7426 is 48° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7426.

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 6.5° toward the north until you reach HYG 113719.0.

From HYG 113719.0, move about 2.1° toward the northwest until you reach NGC7426. This is the target field.