Hi Sheap & welcome to the forum
I think your $350 would be much better spent on an 8" Dobsonian mounted reflector, especially if you want good nebula views & a peak into the realms of the distant galaxies
Here is one that may suit:
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm
or
http://www.bintel.com.au/Binscope.html
You will need to spend a lot more for an EQ mounted imaging scope
