How to find NGC7459 NED02 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 NGC7459 NED02.

NGC7459 NED02 is 42° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Begin with Pegasus, then follow the reference stars toward NGC7459 NED02.

Pegasus

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

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

From Markab, move about 6° toward the south until you reach HYG 113445.0.

From HYG 113445.0, move about 2.7° toward the south until you reach NGC7459 NED02. This is the target field.