How to find NGC2451 from Naos

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2451.

NGC2451 is 12° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Naos

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

From Naos, move about 4.1° toward the northwest until you reach HYG 37819.0.

From HYG 37819.0, move about 0° toward the northwest until you reach NGC2451. This is the target field.