How to find NGC4609 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 NGC4609.

NGC4609 is below the horizon at the selected time. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.

Acrux

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

From Acrux, move about 1.8° toward the east until you reach NGC4609. This is the target field.