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Hi StarGuardian,
I only started astronomy in January with a second hand 8 inch dob. I have seen some amazing things, including side on rings of Saturn. (though Venus was a little dissapointing!)
The people involved in astronomy ..so far... have been a great help with no egos...try to get to a meet or find someone experienced to spend a little bit of time with you, it may well be worth it.
I wouldn't give it away yet as you sound like you are yet to actually experience the good part of astronomy. So far you've only had the negative parts. telescopes are bloody fiddly when they are new to you.
Outside of planets some nice star clusters, like the "jewel box" near the southern cross and Nebulas like M42 mentioned earlier (the middle star in Orions sword belt....or.....(sorry astronomer dudes...) the middle star on the handle of the frying pan (cringe its what my wife calls it) should give you a nice 'hit" again use a larger eyepiece I think I mainly use a 25mm plossel.
good luck
Steve
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