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Hi Wowbagger,
Wasn't too long ago that I was asking the very same questions.
8" is a fantastic place to start at.
Consider the truss mounted collapsable model. Easier to transport and handle.
Slightly more expensive?
Theres a few great name brands out there too. Guan Sheng and Skywatcher are some of the common names being thrown around these boards.
Being in Sydney I imagine you should have access to some great telescope and optical shops. They'd be a great place to start, get a look and feel for everything in your price range.
Then maybe come back here and seek out people that actually have those telescopes, and if they live near you, chances are you might meet them at a star/astro club meeting and try out one or two.
Telescope purchasing is not something that should be rushed into. Like marriage. Buy the wrong one, and your bound to get no action at night.
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