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Hi Muddy
I second all the sage advice from the IIS gurus, above. I started with a Vixen 102mm f9 'scope and there is a lot to achieve and learn, even with such a relatively modest aperture.
At a focal length of 918mm for the Vixen, the TeleVue x2.5 gave me a nice image scale and was reasonably immune to all but the worst seeing. I suspect your main challenges will be:
Acquiring the planet in the field of view.
Keeping it there.
Focusing.
Once you have mastered these, it becomes an enjoyable if slightly obsessive past time. The gang at IIS has been an inspiration to me and hanging out here has also taught me a lot. Don't be put off by early difficulties as you struggle to master your equipment - practice will pay off in the end.
Good luck!
Dennis
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