How to find NGC3496 from Acrux
Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC3496.
NGC3496 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.
HYG 57439.0
From Acrux, move about 5.1° toward the west until you reach HYG 57439.0.
HYG 54751.0
From HYG 57439.0, move about 4.2° toward the west until you reach HYG 54751.0.
