How to find NGC1096 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 NGC1096.

NGC1096 is 19° 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 6.8° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 11258.0.

From HYG 11258.0, move about 2.4° toward the east until you reach NGC1096. This is the target field.