On 2006-08-24, Steve & Lizzie wrote:

I have a Skywatcher 130P (130mm reflector) and a reasonable pair of 10x50
binoculars. My recognition of objects and constellations is improving but I
am finding it hard to recognise things in my scope.

First, I would replace the red dot finder on the Skywatcher 130P
with a decent finder.

Second, I would look for M81 and M82 in March, when they are
high in the evening sky.

Bud