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Planets might be a problem right now - Jupiter is just about to disappear behind the sun, Mars doesn't rise until mid-evening in Gemini and wont be the best target for a beginner and Saturn rises after midnight in Leo.
For hardcopy help you can't go past Quasar Publishing's "Astronomy 2007" or for next year "Astronomy 2008" You should be able to find it at most bookstores and ABC shops or your local bookstore should be able to order it in. It has a month by month guide to where to look in the sky to find the planets.
Also take some time to learn some constellations. Goto or not you still need to know some bright stars and by learning which stars aren't supposed to move you'll also be able to find the planets a bit easier.
Lastly, get down to a local club meeting. Just having someone point out a few bright stars and constellations as well as help you point your scope is often better than reading too many books.
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