How to find NGC1566 from Canopus
Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC1566.
NGC1566 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.
HYG 27317.0
From Canopus, move about 5.7° toward the west until you reach HYG 27317.0.
HYG 23653.0
From HYG 27317.0, move about 6.1° toward the west until you reach HYG 23653.0.
HYG 21281.0
From HYG 23653.0, move about 4.5° toward the west until you reach HYG 21281.0.
