How to find NGC2520 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 NGC2520.

NGC2520 is 12° 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 6.8° toward the east until you reach HYG 38615.0.

From HYG 38615.0, move about 2.3° toward the east until you reach NGC2520. This is the target field.