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Hi Chris
Well done on the scope. All the advice so far given is excellent. I would also add consider getting a planisphere. It will take a little getting used to but is an easy way to learn which constellations are up at any time of the night or year. A good book o assist with learning the contellations is "A Walk Through the Southern Sky" by Heifetz and Tirion. You can take it ouside with you and use it to learn the main constellations and brighter stars that becomes an invaluable skill as you progress.
Computer programs are great but not much use when outside at the eyepiece, so consider a set of charts. Best bet is to get along to a star party or club night and see what charts others are using. Goods one include Sky Atlas 2000 and I have found the Cambridge double star atlas to have excellent general charts. Nortons is also popular if you can find a copy. If you want to go to the next level Uranometria 2000 is excellent but takes a bit of practice to use well.
Jupiter is easy to find ATM as it is the brightest object in the west after sunset, but it is starting to get low and the views are not as good as a couple of months ago. Saturn will start to come into its own soon. It ios rising about 12-30am I think so you would have to wait till 2-3 am to get a good view.
At the moment Orion is the happy hunting ground for observers. Once the moon moves on, you will get stunning views of M42 and M43 which will be really clear in your scope.
Malcolm
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