Astronomy telescopes

Since there is no longer a Hobby section, I figured I'd post in the Lounge. I'm looking into getting a telescope. I have never had one and would be completely new to the hobby. The reason for my post is I need some suggestion on decent beginners telescope for around or less than 100-150 bucks. Any help would be great. I have been searching Craigslist for used beginners telescope, And I did come across these. http://knoxville.craigslist.org/spo/3036124561.html
Seems like a good deal, but I don't know enough about telescopes to telll if they would be something I need. Just by looking thru some website, I've seen some telescope can sell for as much as 25,000 dollars. rolleyes Since I already have at least a dozen hobbies, hunting, fishing, table-tennis, pool, gaming, and cars just to name a few, I can't convince my better half that I need a $300 telescope. :cry So I'm gonna settle for a lesser telescope, just to make sure I'm gonna like it. Thanks guys!!

 

have you heard of nasas new sattelite? something about studyring in tandem with others the radiation signatures around the universe etc seems pretty wild telescope
you should go to uhhh woot.com and look at thier extended listings for telescopes

 

Thanks for the tip Pooh, I've already made it a point to attend one of the local Smoky Mtn. astronomy Star Parties. And I've been reading up on them for the last few weeks. Hopefully, I manage to get a easy to use, user-friendly telescopes on the vast market. :cool

 

A friend has built an 18in refractor .He also aquired a pc scope which connects to his computer About 90euro .. He reckons it a real good instrument auto tracking etc.. Look up Aldi... or Lidl .. Both stores ..you may get something for handy money posted to you Or try the Medion website >> gmbh