Welcome Chris. You had best make an appointment with your bank manager....you may need some $$ in the coming months and years!!
Seriously, I would recommend you go to a gathering of local amateur astronomers in your area to learn the ropes. Seeing what other people do, looking at their gear, etc, teaches so much so quickly.
We are meeting this Saturday night on the Central Coast, and you are welcome to join us....look out for the thread on the Mangrove Mountain Pony Club gathering...otherwise, there may be something much closer. I think HOugy would be able to stear you in the right direction, being a Novocastrian himself.
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