How to find NGC1605 from Capella

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC1605.

NGC1605 is 12° above the horizon toward the northeast.

Capella

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

From Capella, move about 6.6° toward the west until you reach HYG 21928.0.

From HYG 21928.0, move about 2.4° toward the northwest until you reach NGC1605. This is the target field.