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Just a further comment on Go To scopes. I have only limited use of one and found the experience frustrating. Using a non Go To was much quicker and easier - once you know your way around the basics of the sky, which is not difficult. A simple planisphere or all sky chart will enabl you to locate the main constellations and bright stars and then use them to star hop, very easy and satisfying once you get the knack. And it only takes a few sessions to become quite quick at it.
Also don't forget that you still need to be able to align a GO TO, if you cannot distinguish Archernar from Canopus or Belelguese from Rigel (or Rogel from Rigel Kentaurus, that's one that often throws beginners!) a Go To scope will be hard to use.
Malcolm
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