Thanks to you all for the warm welcome.
Received my Dob right on time. Wow. Just wow.
I obviously have a lot of learning to do. For instance, I don't have a clue how to see detail on Mars. All I see it as is a bright orange star. Is it possible to have too much light collection?
But, the Orion Nebulae. My goodness. I stared at it for :20 minutes easily. Rather than the fuzzy white splotch I'm used to seeing, I was able to see detailed edges and even faint (very faint) color. Amazing.
Again, thank you all for the warm welcome and encouragement.