If you haven't already download Stellarium (free) to your PC. You can set it for your own location and find suitable targets for a nights viewing. Find M42. The Great Nebula in Orion. Look just above the three stars that form his 'belt' to his 'sword', note he is upsidedown to us Sthn Hemisphere dwellers. An 8" should easily let you see the dusty cloud around the region. Give your eyes some time to dark adapt and you'll see even more.
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