How to find NGC1496 from Mirfak

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC1496.

NGC1496 is 21° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Mirfak

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

From Mirfak, move about 5.6° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 18370.0.

From HYG 18370.0, move about 1.3° toward the east until you reach NGC1496. This is the target field.