Sagittarius
Recognize the characteristic star pattern of Sagittarius before following the route.
How to find Pluto using Sagittarius
This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Sagittarius as the main sky landmark. At this observation time, the planet is in Capricornus. A nearby familiar constellation is Sagittarius.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Pluto.
Pluto is 57° above the horizon toward the southwest.
Begin with Sagittarius, then follow the reference stars toward Pluto.
Nunki
Identify Nunki in or near Sagittarius; the chart shows its position relative to the guide.
HYG 94643.0
From Nunki, move about 4.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 94643.0.
HYG 96465.0
From HYG 94643.0, move about 4.8° toward the east until you reach HYG 96465.0.
HYG 98575.0
From HYG 96465.0, move about 6° toward the east until you reach HYG 98575.0.
HYG 100062.0
From HYG 98575.0, move about 4° toward the east until you reach HYG 100062.0.
