[CreekLight]

Hi All,

I am completely new to forums so I hope that I can navigate my way around and not be too much of a problem.

I am seeking to purchase my first telescope after a recent visit to the planetarium. I live in an area away from the city lights (not quite country but close enough) and on top of a hill and can see that I will have fantastic access to the skies. I have read up on beginner telescopes (on ozscopes) but have become a little overwhelmed. The two that I was looking at are:

* Bushnell North Star Computerised Telescope 78-8846
* Celestron 80LCM Computerised Telescope

I would appreciate any thoughts anyone can give regarding these two to see if I am on the right track.

I have also read in another post that a visit to an astronomy society might help in relation to equipment. I think that is a great idea too and will see where there is one nearby.

Thanks in advance,
Tanya