How to find IC1987 from Achernar
Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC1987.
IC1987 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.
HYG 10871.0
From Achernar, move about 5.9° toward the east until you reach HYG 10871.0.
HYG 13794.0
From HYG 10871.0, move about 5.4° toward the east until you reach HYG 13794.0.
HYG 17464.0
From HYG 13794.0, move about 6.8° toward the east until you reach HYG 17464.0.
