How to find NGC1023 from Algol

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC1023.

NGC1023 is 25° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Algol

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

From Algol, move about 5° toward the west until you reach HYG 12623.0.

From HYG 12623.0, move about 1.2° toward the south until you reach NGC1023. This is the target field.