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Originally Posted by Wavytone
Let go of the compass, and look up. The stars will guide you. To locate the SCP well enough locate Hadar (Beta Centauri) and Achernar. SCP is close to midway between them. Hold your hand up at arms length to estimate the midpoint.
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Or extend the long axis (north-south direction: alpha and gamma) of Crux and extend this distance five times southward and you are close (< 1 degree) to the pole.