Hi everyone!
I am a newbie to the forum (and to astronomy). Like many newbies, I am dying to get myself a good set of telescopes, but seems like the more I read and the more I get into this, the more I found advice of getting to know the stars first unaided or with binoculars rather than jumping straight to telescopes. Can anyone recommend me a good set of binoculars?
I also have been reading Nightwatch and what a great practical source!
I would love to be able to meet other newbies and seasoned pros alike, because my childlike fire in me is about to explode

I know Melbourne sky has been very cloudy for some time now, though. If anyone lives near St Kilda, it will be ace!
Thanks everyone!