How to find NGC1031 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 NGC1031.

NGC1031 is 21° above the horizon toward the southwest.

Achernar

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

From Achernar, move about 5.9° toward the east until you reach HYG 10871.0.

From HYG 10871.0, move about 2.6° toward the northeast until you reach NGC1031. This is the target field.