How to find NGC7142 from Alderamin

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC7142.

NGC7142 is 34° above the horizon toward the northwest.

Alderamin

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

From Alderamin, move about 2.3° toward the north until you reach HYG 105268.0.

From HYG 105268.0, move about 2.8° toward the east until you reach NGC7142. This is the target field.