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Yes, it can seem a big task at first with lots of conflicting/confusing information...
Have you joined or visited an astronomy club/society?
I would strongly encourage you if you haven't yet to try and make contact with some folks local to you and try their scopes first...whenever possible try before you buy...a club/society or fellow IIS members would be a good place to start.
Before I can offer any advice I'd like to know a little more about what you want to see or do with a scope?...What kind of experience level do you have?...Do you have any limitations (how much you can lift, third floor apartment with no lift etc.) that need to be considered.
People will make very different recommendations depending on if you want visual only or if you want to get into astrophotography...
After that I'd ask about your budget...after the purcahse of the scope you will probably want to gather a few other aides to viewing (additional eyepieces, maps/charts, redlight etc.)...
If you can offer a little bit more information about your desires and experiences I suspect that there will soon be a whole bunch of recommendations...
Good Luck!
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