How to find NGC0956 from Almach

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0956.

NGC0956 is 40° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Almach

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

From Almach, move about 3.7° toward the east until you reach HYG 11185.0.

From HYG 11185.0, move about 2.9° toward the northeast until you reach NGC0956. This is the target field.