This thread has given me some great tips as I currently have a pair of 8x40's while I wait for my 8" dob to arrive. Each night I go out and scan around the southern cross/ pointers area as it is right above me between the trees in my courtyard. As I am in a light polluted area, I cant really make much out but I work in central vic so I will be staying at my brothers in Seymour for a couple of nights this week. Given these tips I will be attempting to locate the Jewel Box cluster in particular. Wish me luck
