How to find NGC7268 from Fomalhaut

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

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach NGC7268.

NGC7268 is 49° above the horizon toward the southeast.

Fomalhaut

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

From Fomalhaut, move about 5° toward the southwest until you reach HYG 111600.0.

From HYG 111600.0, move about 2.4° toward the west until you reach NGC7268. This is the target field.