Finding NGC 253: The easiest way to find NGC 253 is to wait until Diphda is due south (On November 15th, this is about 8:50pm), then slowly scan down below it to pick up two faint triangles of stars. NGC 253 will show up as a dim patch of light that below and to the right of the lower triangle of stars. See the binocular finder chart below. As with all deep sky objects, a dark moonless night free of light-pollution will give the best view. If you click on the chart below it will take you to printable chart, with black stars on a white background.
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