[SpacEd]

Being a complete beginner, I need to know some basics, before I can explore the markets...

Most important: compact, easy to carry along on trips.

What I am after, is a decent telescope, to view, explore, become amazed by the universe, moon, stars, the beautifull milkyway above.

But, I also see myself exploring the ocean from the coast with this same peice of equipment.

And also, I want to view the endless views over the valleys by day, viewing wildlife etc. Not only km's away, I might want to spot that small bird just 50m away ...

What I don't want is a telescope that needs to be upgraded after a while, with new sofwtare of whatsoever. It should be a piece of equipment without anything that gets outdated within a couple of years.

I also do not want something that puts the image up-side-down. Don't know if that's an issue nowadays, but I remember seeing something like that when I was young(er)

Thanks for getting me started, very much appreciated.

cheers,
SpacEd