Thanks you all so much for your advice.
we had a good look around and decided to return this telescope and go to a shop here in Cairns that specialises in Telescopes. The owner of that shops also runs FNQ Astronomers club and appears to have a wealth of knowledge as he is really into astronomy himself.
We decide to have a look at the 8 or 10" skywatcher collapsible. Probably the 8" for now to keep cost down a bit, after all we just beginners.
I am glad I asked for advice here as I got great feedback and advice.
again thanks, and I will be back with what we bought.
