How to find NGC2439 from Aludra

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2439.

NGC2439 is 13° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Aludra

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

From Aludra, move about 2.2° toward the southeast until you reach HYG 36514.0.

From HYG 36514.0, move about 2.3° toward the east until you reach NGC2439. This is the target field.