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Welcome to the forum Drew
You don't need a telescope to go, there will be a number of scopes set up that you will be able to look through. As a beginner, going to an astro camp like SVAC and talking with the folk there will help get you started on your own astro journey - and shorten the time needed 'to get a handle on the basics' as you put it.
For the cost of the weekend it is a really cheap investment in your own personal development as an amateur astronomer.
Paul
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