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Hi Matt and congrats on the scope. What size scope did you get?
For objects the obvious starting point is the Messiers and we are in luck as the next few months are Messier season!
The most obvious starting point is M42 and M43 in Orion. these can be found naked eye in most locations away from inner cities (I could see them clearly on Friday night in a well lit car park in Watsonia) simply find the right star of Orions belt (Alnitak) then move towards Orions legs (remember Orion is upside down here in the South) and you will see a brightish line of stars that is known as Orions sword. M42 is there and should be an easy get for you.
Malcolm
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