How to find IC1459 from Fomalhaut

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1459.

IC1459 is 39° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Fomalhaut

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

From Fomalhaut, move about 5.9° toward the south until you reach HYG 113447.0.

From HYG 113447.0, move about 1° toward the south until you reach IC1459. This is the target field.