How to find NGC2972 from Markeb

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2972.

NGC2972 is 28° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Markeb

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

From Markeb, move about 4.2° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 46950.0.

From HYG 46950.0, move about 1.3° toward the northeast until you reach NGC2972. This is the target field.