How to find NGC7436 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 NGC7436.

NGC7436 is 22° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7436.

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 2.3° toward the southwest until you reach NGC7436. This is the target field.