How to find NGC2808 from Miaplacidus

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2808.

NGC2808 is 13° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Miaplacidus

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

From Miaplacidus, move about 3.5° toward the north until you reach HYG 44382.0.

From HYG 44382.0, move about 1.8° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2808. This is the target field.