Accessories:
Number one has to be a stool/chair to sit on while observing. You'll get tired and uncomfortable pretty quickly without one . I use a wooden bar stool cut down to a suitable height.
If observing from your backyard, an eyepatch is invaluable for helping to preserve your night vision in your observing eye should you need to go into the house etc.
Observing targets:
Take a look at the milky way between the southern cross and orion. Theres a multitude of great viewing targets in there. The Jewel box cluster is a nice one to start on.
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