How to find IC2980 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 IC2980.
IC2980 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.
HYG 59929.0
From Acrux, move about 4.9° toward the south until you reach HYG 59929.0.
HYG 58706.0
From HYG 59929.0, move about 3.8° toward the south until you reach HYG 58706.0.
