Graeme .
On your scope it's way better than what I started with so don't worry to much just get out and enjoy it .
Go to beginners forums here and read the ' Stickies' as there is a wealth of info there and don't worry if it seems to much to start with , take your time as its a huge universe out there and it ain't going anywhere soon , so baby steps mate
, baby steps .
The best advise I can give is to set up and play with the scope indoors for a couple of weeks to learn what everything does and how it all works together as this can be tough in the dark outside at night , also can you post a few photos ? that would help a lot , its easy once you learn how .
Brian.