Well, at one extreme Kmart have some small scopes for $20.
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Originally Posted by countryboy
those telescopes that can be controlled by your smartphone
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... the ones I'm aware of are well outside your budget though.
Best starting point is a pair of good 7 x 50 binoculars and a copy of say Nortons Star Atlas or similar - this isn't just an atlas BTW it is an excellent guide for beginners on all aspects but sadly out of print. A planisphere also will come in handy.
Your budget does stretch - just - to an 8" dob which is also a good start
https://www.bintel.com.au/product/bi...nch-dobsonian/