wow, thanks Suzy! The time you spend with us beginners is fantastic and very much appreciated.
I've added your tips to my astronomy notepad and I'm really looking forward to finding my first galaxy!
Thanks everyone for your help, this has to be the most helpful and polite forum for any of my hobbies, so thanks!
Unfortunately I was on dayshift last week when the moon was in the evening sky and now I'm back on nightshift the moon is in the morning sky
I just can't win!