How to find NGC1664 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 NGC1664.

NGC1664 is 29° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Capella

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

From Capella, move about 3.4° toward the southwest until you reach Almaaz.

From Almaaz, move about 2° toward the west until you reach NGC1664. This is the target field.