How to find NGC1866 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 NGC1866.
NGC1866 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.
HYG 29276.0
From Canopus, move about 3° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 29276.0.
HYG 28596.0
From HYG 29276.0, move about 5.2° toward the south until you reach HYG 28596.0.
HYG 26001.0
From HYG 28596.0, move about 5.3° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 26001.0.
