How to find M50 from Sirius

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M50.

M50 is 14° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Sirius

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

From Sirius, move about 6.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 33515.0.

From HYG 33515.0, move about 2.7° toward the northeast until you reach M50. This is the target field.