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How to find IC5049 from Alnair

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach IC5049.

IC5049 is 51° above the horizon toward the south.

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Alnair

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

HYG 106429.0

From Alnair, move about 6.4° toward the west until you reach HYG 106429.0.

HYG 104177.0

From HYG 106429.0, move about 6° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 104177.0.

HYG 103127.0

From HYG 104177.0, move about 2.9° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 103127.0.

IC5049

From HYG 103127.0, move about 1.9° toward the northwest until you reach IC5049. This is the target field.

How to find IC5049 from Alnair

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