How to find NGC2255 from Adhara

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2255.

NGC2255 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Adhara

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

From Adhara, move about 5.6° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 31688.0.

From HYG 31688.0, move about 2.6° toward the south until you reach NGC2255. This is the target field.