How to find NGC1557 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 NGC1557.
NGC1557 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 11293.0
From HYG 9236.0, move about 5.7° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 11293.0.
HYG 12394.0
From HYG 11293.0, move about 2.2° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 12394.0.
HYG 17543.0
From HYG 12394.0, move about 6.5° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 17543.0.
