How to find NGC2489 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 NGC2489.

NGC2489 is 14° 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 4.3° toward the east until you reach HYG 37677.0.

From HYG 37677.0, move about 2.9° toward the southeast until you reach NGC2489. This is the target field.