Thanks, all, for the responses.
I thought the silica gel would be enough for now.
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I'm yet to hear of anyone who doesn't rush home, rip open the box and have it mounted and observe through sucker holes that very night! Good luck!
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I can just imagine the thoughts going through some people's heads- "what? not use a new telescope?!? not possible!"
If i can mount it on a camera tripod then maybe I will just get a couple of eyepieces, etc., too.