How to find IC2714 from Acrux

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC2714.

IC2714 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Acrux

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

From Acrux, move about 5.7° toward the west until you reach HYG 56561.0.

From HYG 56561.0, move about 2.1° toward the west until you reach IC2714. This is the target field.