How to find NGC1857 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 NGC1857.

NGC1857 is 76° above the horizon toward the east.

Capella

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

From Capella, move about 5.9° toward the south until you reach HYG 24813.0.

From HYG 24813.0, move about 0.8° toward the south until you reach NGC1857. This is the target field.