Which stars - 3-star alignment?

[Astrosurf]

Hi all! Which would be the best stars for a 3-star alignment at this time of year in the northern hemisphere?

Alexxx

[Demonperformer]

Alex

If you are using known named stars, there is no need to use three, two-star alignment is ok (the third star is only used to identify which un-named stars you have chosen)

So something like Rigel and Regulus (assuming you are meaning evening), or Procyon and Spica (later in the evening)

HTH

[James]

For Synscan mounts a good choice shortly after it gets dark is one to the south about 40+ degrees up either Procyon or Pollux would be a good choice. Depending exactly which side of south the first one is you can go on to choose Dubhe in Ursa Major/ Regulus in Leo and/or Aldebaran/Mirfak in the west.

You basically want stars about halfway up and as far from each other as possible.

James

[shaunster]

Right now im using betelguese, mirfak and dubhe

[Astrosurf]

Thanks guys!

[m.tweedy]

download this. I use it and it helps to find the more obscure ones

SkyScan Alignment Stars and Finder Charts - IceInSpace

[skywatcher1701]

download this. I use it and it helps to find the more obscure ones

SkyScan Alignment Stars and Finder Charts - IceInSpace

just to say thanks,have printed out looks very helpful:headbang:

[m.tweedy]

just to say thanks,have printed out looks very helpful:headbang:

even better lamintated

[Astrosurf]

download this. I use it and it helps to find the more obscure ones

SkyScan Alignment Stars and Finder Charts - IceInSpace

Blimey, that looks good. Will take some perusal though!

Many thanks!