How to find M34 from Algol

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M34.

M34 is 28° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Algol

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

From Algol, move about 5.2° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 12725.0.

From HYG 12725.0, move about 0.8° toward the south until you reach M34. This is the target field.