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Sorry... me again. Couldn't just let this one go. You say, quote "I'm pretty keen for a "decent" telescope with GOTO - I'm more for the destination than the journey".
Knowing the skies makes us feel part of it, a personal level so to speak. We feel we belong, have knowledge and an understanding. When for example Orion goes away, we know Scorpius will visit soon. We know the wonders Scorpius will bring us (I'm still learning my way around the skies). When we show friends, objects in the sky, we delight on explaining the constellations and the details within. We don't need to look at an electronic guide to tell us. There's delight in this. Classic example, hubby was showing friends , the wonders of Carina recently- pointing out to fuzzy naked eye objects and explaining them. This is done with enthusiasm as we love showing people the sky. The lady got out her I-phone and zoomed on it. "oh Yes, you're right", she replied. I ask you, where's the fun in that. I don't think any "Go To" device would give you the same thrill. Most people on here have "Go To", simply because they know the sky well already and would rather spend the time on getting to the objects quickly than waste time finding them. Most people on here, would encourage you to learn the sky first. But, please don't let what I've said put you off. You don't have to learn, simply please leave yourself open to it.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth, anyway.
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