How to find IC1166 from Alphecca

Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1166.

IC1166 is 33° above the horizon toward the west.

Alphecca

Center Alphecca in the finder or a low-power eyepiece before following the field stars.

From Alphecca, move about 5.1° toward the east until you reach HYG 78159.0.

From HYG 78159.0, move about 1.2° toward the southeast until you reach IC1166. This is the target field.