Buying first telescope

[Galen_Cathal]

Hello everyone,

i am writing to ask your opinions on buying a telescope.
I've always been interested in astronomy, and have been observing with
binoculars and the naked eye. Now that I can buy a specific tool for
stargazing, i.e. a telescope, i am finding it hard to choose one!

I wanted to know what some of you, more experienced in the field,
think would be a good buy... I am setting a maximum of $1000, and was
inclined to buy a Celestron, probably Newtonian or Schmit
Cassegrain...
But I really am in the dark here!
I wanted to buy a somewhat powerful telescope for viewing nebulae and
galaxies. If I win the lottery in the next weeks i know it'll be easy
choosing one, but since i am only willing to spend between $800-$1000,
the task becomes a bit harder, at least for me with very little
experience with telescopes.

Can you give me some info on what you think would be the best buy?

Thanks in advance!

[Teacher E]

Hi,
I have a Meade Cassegrain 105mm Telescope.
It's great for planets and the Moon but you should go for a larger
aperture for galaxies etc.
Regards,