I think I must be Starry Nights Pro 6 no. 2 fan.
Sure its not cheap but hey, you get what you pay for!
I use allsorts of info to help me find my targets. Books, eg: "Atlas of the Southern Night Sky", magazines and computer software (and not just S/N). Each is worthwhile and none is made redundent by the other. You can never have too many references.
One thing I like of S/N is that you can start off with a whole sky view and gradually zoom in with the view as you star hop with your scope (no go to for me). Also many items such as comets, asteroids and satellite details are internet upgradable. Another useful tool is the ability to see into the future as it were and make your own charts. I've included my made up chart for the upcomming transit of Venus in 2012 as an example.
As you can gather S/N is both useful and great fun.
Wade
