How to find IC2581 from Aspidiske

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC2581.

IC2581 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Aspidiske

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

From Aspidiske, move about 6.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 49662.0.

From HYG 49662.0, move about 2.6° toward the east until you reach IC2581. This is the target field.