How to find IC1396 from Alderamin

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1396.

IC1396 is 32° above the horizon toward the north.

Alderamin

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

From Alderamin, move about 5.7° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 106886.0.

From HYG 106886.0, move about 0° toward the north until you reach IC1396. This is the target field.