How to find NGC1490 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 NGC1490.
NGC1490 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.
HYG 9236.0
From Achernar, move about 5.1° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 9236.0.
HYG 12871.0
From HYG 9236.0, move about 5.8° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 12871.0.
HYG 17440.0
From HYG 12871.0, move about 6.5° toward the east until you reach HYG 17440.0.
