How to find NGC0454 from Achernar

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0454.

NGC0454 is 31° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Achernar

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

From Achernar, move about 4.5° toward the northwest until you reach Wurren.

From Wurren, move about 0.9° toward the east until you reach NGC0454. This is the target field.