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When I first got my telescope I didnt have the attachments for my camera (which was why I got the scope) so I decided on doing some visual work while i waited. I have an EQ mount so setup was not easy for a fresh beginner and I ended up undoing the clutches and using my mount as a push to. The fact is that to get goto to work you will need to know and be able to point to certain stars, by the time you learn where these stars are in the sky you probally have familiarised yourself with star charts. When you know how to use star charts you are well on your way to finding your own DSO's. Some people buy goto and then get frusterated with setting that up. So you need to decide where you want to spend your time (starting) working out that your hand controller uses the american date format, or looking around the milky way for that elusive glob cluster omega cent.
The setup may be different with goto dobs, but your still going to have to learn where the stars are.
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