How to find NGC1879 from Mirzam
Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC1879.
NGC1879 is 17° above the horizon toward the south.
HYG 28984.0
From Mirzam, move about 5.3° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 28984.0.
HYG 28118.0
From HYG 28984.0, move about 2.8° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 28118.0.
HYG 26460.0
From HYG 28118.0, move about 6.9° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 26460.0.
HYG 25685.0
From HYG 26460.0, move about 2.4° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 25685.0.
