Hi Billy,
Probably depends on how much you can afford and of coarse you will need a mount of some sort.
I f you just want a good look around the Universe get a decent pair of 10x50 Binoculars and all will be well,
You will be amazed, do that first than think of a telescope and mount, as for a new person in this hobby that is the way to go.
And it will be cheaper than a Scope and Mount and if you do like the Astro bit at least you will have some decent Binoculars
Leon