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Hi Alexander,
I think it is pointless getting a dob (or any other telescope for that matter) without a basic understanding of how to locate objects within the sky. Going from zero understanding of astronomy to an 8 inch dob (or 10,12,16 whatever) is too quick a move. I would recommend learning some of the basic constellations first, major bright stars etc, with the naked eye or binoculars. I don't think that's an outrageous comment to make.
As for 'go-to' telescopes, I would totally not recommend one of those for a beginner. Like you said, it takes away all of those techniques that are so important for amateur astronomy.
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