First of all many people think of a DOB as a starter scope, nothing could be further from the truth, I can count on one hand the number of amature astronomers AND professionals who don't have one.
My only advice would be
1. JOIN a club before buying
2. Buy what YOU want don't be SOLD what the shops want you to have
3. Ensure it takes 2" eyepieces and start with them where possible
4. This is a pure guess as I am in the UK
https://www.bas.asn.au/
5.
https://www.bas.asn.au/index.php/eve...viewing-nights
6. Do NOT expect Hubble type views do not be disappointed in what you see
As a disabled person I have learned a LOT here and they are all great people
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