How to find NGC0252 from Alpheratz

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0252.

NGC0252 is 35° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Alpheratz

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

From Alpheratz, move about 6.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 3031.0.

From HYG 3031.0, move about 2.7° toward the southeast until you reach NGC0252. This is the target field.