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Hi Richard, we all start off not knowing where anything is. I haven't used goto but I figure more things to go wrong, more time to waste setting it up. Here's the thing, most beginner targets can be seen naked eye, just point the scope at them. Even better get some binos to scan the sky for objects of interest and then point the scope at them. $1500 is IMO a huge budget for a beginner. I just got a 12" for $600! For $1500 you could get a 12" or 10" (12s are large, read the threads on here to see if it suits, not for everyone ) and a top collection of quality glass! This will keep you going for a long time. I've never used my scope and thought to myself "I wish I had goto". Finding objects by your own steam is most of, if not all of the fun. When you find something that has alluded you for several ob sessions, that is exciting. I think if I had goto, I would know half as much about the night sky as I currently do. Which isn't much, lots to learn. Have fun.
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