See the map from WinStars. Time 16.00
IC2177 is circled. Find Sirius first.
Will be higher after dark.
I have a guided mount and GoTo capability.
Use high gain for locating and centering, then throttle back and use longer exposures.
Without GoTo use the 'it is so many degrees from Sirius method'. The way we all have done it for half a lifetime. Always a bit hit and miss.
Having said all of that, the word 'beginners' is a relative term.
To image the Seagull, you probably need to know the basics, and have some good kit.
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