How to find NGC2980 from Alphard

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC2980.

NGC2980 is 14° above the horizon toward the east.

Alphard

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

From Alphard, move about 2.6° toward the east until you reach HYG 47249.0.

From HYG 47249.0, move about 1.3° toward the east until you reach NGC2980. This is the target field.