BTW, I forgot to mention, M31 The Andromeda Galaxy will totally rock your telescope. I get awesome views with my 4" dob. It's big!!! But you'll have to wait till Nov/Dec. You just missed out I'm afraid
. You will need a good clear view of the northern horizon as it sits fairly low. It's ridiculously easy to find using the bright golden star, Mirach as your guide.
Here's the map for star hopping. Turn the map upside down for us tho as it's orientated for the northern hemisphere.
http://www.space.com/7426-starhoppin...da-galaxy.html