Thanks John and Sam,
The link may not have worked because i automatically added > and < at the ends as if I was referencing the site. Sorry.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I will have a look at the other threads. Sam, i am curious though about what you said about focal length as most things I have read say a longer focal length gives better magification. Is it that as a new comer its harder to locate objects with higher magification?
At the first oppurtunity I intend to go along to a public night at the Astronomical Society of Victoria. Its the last 3 weeks of semester at uni for me though and most nights I'm tied to my computer... Soon!
Thanks for the advice guys.
Cheers,
Jared.