How to find M9 from Sabik

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach M9.

M9 is 16° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Sabik

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

From Sabik, move about 3.1° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 84792.0.

From HYG 84792.0, move about 0.8° toward the south until you reach M9. This is the target field.