How to find NGC0272 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 NGC0272.

NGC0272 is 31° above the horizon toward the northeast.

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 2.3° toward the northwest until you reach NGC0272. This is the target field.