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Hi Mark,
It is all in the very comprehensive manual mate, but as an experienced user, I'd suggest Canopus and Alderbaran/Betelgeuse for early evening (ie before 11pm).
You want two stars a good distance apart (ideally more than about 50 degrees) and at significantly different elevation above the horizon. Your accuracy will be improved if they are not too close to zenith (steer clear of aligning on anything within 20 degrees of zenith if you own a dob, or within 20 deg of the SCP if equatorial) and more than 20 degrees above the horizon (takes air-mass refraction effectively out of the equation).
Hope that helps.
Is tye Argo Chrissy present?
Best of luck with it -- a superb piece of gear. Wouldn't be without it!
Merry Christmas !
Best,
Les D
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