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For me the best way to locate what else is out there has been Starry Night, but Stellarium (free) is similar.
In Starry Night I just set my location and see the sky and by hovering the mouse it tells me exactly what is what. (You can also have everything labelled without hovering the mouse but I prefer to hover the mouse.) You must know which cardinal point you are facing to be accurate of course.
There are also star charts, but I think software is easier for beginners and the screen and what you see changes automatically as time progresses.
By now I can locate a few objects without its help, but it has been a great help in the beginning.
PS: I am sure there are also clubs out there if you prefer people.
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