How to find NGC0972 from Hamal

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC0972.

NGC0972 is 66° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Hamal

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

From Hamal, move about 5.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 11415.0.

From HYG 11415.0, move about 2.8° toward the northeast until you reach NGC0972. This is the target field.