Ok, let me first start off by apologizing if someone has posted this before, I scrolled through, and didn't see anyone asking my question, so here goes:
Basically, I'm interested in buying this telescope (http://store.yahoo.com/hardin-optical/dsh6.html ) because it appears it's a completely adequate telescope, and really maybe more than adequate for a beginner. I also like the price of the telescope, and from what I understand Hardin-Optics is a very good company. What concerns me is, it doesn't have any kind of 'go to' computerized feature, and with being a new user, I'm concerned that this will frustrate me because I won't be able to "see anything cool." The last thing I want is for something to acquire "gadget" status and end up being sold at a garage sale in the future. So far, I very much enjoy what I'm going to call amateur astronomy (going to star paries, and looking at really cool stuff @ slooh.com), and am really excited about making a purchase on a telescope I can use at home.
Hope this makes sense. Thanks so much for any input you might have for me, in advance.
Basically, I'm interested in buying this telescope (http://store.yahoo.com/hardin-optical/dsh6.html ) because it appears it's a completely adequate telescope, and really maybe more than adequate for a beginner. I also like the price of the telescope, and from what I understand Hardin-Optics is a very good company. What concerns me is, it doesn't have any kind of 'go to' computerized feature, and with being a new user, I'm concerned that this will frustrate me because I won't be able to "see anything cool." The last thing I want is for something to acquire "gadget" status and end up being sold at a garage sale in the future. So far, I very much enjoy what I'm going to call amateur astronomy (going to star paries, and looking at really cool stuff @ slooh.com), and am really excited about making a purchase on a telescope I can use at home.
Hope this makes sense. Thanks so much for any input you might have for me, in advance.