How to find IC2042 from Canopus
Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC2042.
IC2042 is 37° above the horizon toward the southwest.
HYG 27321.0
From Canopus, move about 5.9° toward the west until you reach HYG 27321.0.
HYG 23649.0
From HYG 27321.0, move about 6.9° toward the west until you reach HYG 23649.0.
HYG 20781.0
From HYG 23649.0, move about 6.8° toward the west until you reach HYG 20781.0.
