How to find NGC0266 from Mirach

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0266.

NGC0266 is 46° above the horizon toward the west.

Mirach

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

From Mirach, move about 2.9° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 4552.0.

From HYG 4552.0, move about 2.4° toward the southwest until you reach NGC0266. This is the target field.