Originally posted by justine093
I would suggest the Celestron NexStar 114
awesome ...you put in the cooordinates or messier number and it goes right to it.
My dad had one of these ...nice.
I think they also have an option that you can put it outside and connect it to your computer inside...great since the nicest observation nights are
usually freezing.
* Computerized hand control with 4,000-object database
* SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects
* Motorized Altazimuth mount
* f9 focal ratio
* 1000mm focal length
What you pay for in a GoTo scope, you are really losing out in image quality. Why have a 4.5" when you can have a 6" for less. Besides, you'll
never learn the sky by starting off with a GoTo.
The Nexstar 114 Gt is a decent scope, but there are seriously better alternatives out there for the same money.
Forget a goto. Focus more on better aperture.
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Highly recommend it (or larger) if it fits your wallet. 
