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Zelda
An 8" Dobsonian is the way to go you have a limited budget. Perfect scope for a beginner. Buy an atlas or set of charts and maybe a book or two. I can recommend Collins Stars and Planets as being an excllent guide. I am sure other people will recommend their favotites as well.
As I am in Vic, cannot help with local stores in Qld, but one piece of advice, stick to the dobsonion, don't let them talk you into an EQ mount or a go-to as you will sacrifice aperture, and aperture is your biggest friend in this hobby, especially if you live in light polluted areas!
Good luck with it!
Malcolm
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