[Jaaps (Japie)]

Hi all,

Apologies in advance if there is a post previously on this subject.

I am completely new to telescopes, however I am trying to start a new hobby around astrophotography, as I always had a keen interest in space related things. The extent of my astrophotography is grabbing my DSLR, putting it on a tripod and taking some long exposures of the MilkyWay and moon.

So I think I'm getting ready to take it to the next level but am finding my lack of telescope knowledge very confronting, especially when I start looking at the costs (don't really want to spend $500+ just in case I find its not for me).

Is there anywhere in Melbourne, where I can have a chat with someone in person to get some advice rather than relying on my own judgement online.

Thanks in advance,

Jakob