How to find NGC0986 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 NGC0986.
NGC0986 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.
HYG 9007.0
From Achernar, move about 6.2° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 9007.0.
HYG 9459.0
From HYG 9007.0, move about 7° toward the north until you reach HYG 9459.0.
HYG 11231.0
From HYG 9459.0, move about 5.7° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 11231.0.
