What does it cost for a newcomer to astronomy?

One lesson I've learned from other hobbies is it's a bad idea to spend
too little when entering a new hobby. The very low end of any hobby
tends to be something I outgrow very quickly. At that point I buy
something "mid-level' and regret spending the money on the entry level
product

I've also learned that the low end products of any hobby do not give a
very good representation of the hobby itself. The low end is usually
flooded with poor quality products. Such poor quality products lead to
frustration as the newcomer struggles to get it to work right.

Given these two lessons, I'd appreciate a fair estimate of how much a
newcomer in this hobby should set aside to get their first telescope
rig. What is the ballpark cost to buy a telescope setup that will give
a fair representation of the hobby of astronomy?

peace,
Cherokee

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  • Re: What does it cost for a newcomer to astronomy?
    ... Cherokee wrote: ... > One lesson I've learned from other hobbies is it's a bad idea to spend ... > too little when entering a new hobby. ... > flooded with poor quality products. ...
    (sci.astro.amateur)
  • Re: What does it cost for a newcomer to astronomy?
    ... hobby, and leave a grand or so sitting in the corner collecting dust. ... started with what I consider and inexpensive scope. ... the Celestron 102GT cost a mere $429. ... > flooded with poor quality products. ...
    (sci.astro.amateur)
  • Re: What does it cost for a newcomer to astronomy?
    ... > One lesson I've learned from other hobbies is it's a bad idea to spend ... > too little when entering a new hobby. ... > flooded with poor quality products. ... What is the ballpark cost to buy a telescope setup that will give ...
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  • Re: What does it cost for a newcomer to astronomy?
    ... It sort of depends on what you want to observe and how picky you are. ... different telescopes and see for yourself what you like. ... > too little when entering a new hobby. ... > flooded with poor quality products. ...
    (sci.astro.amateur)
  • Re: What does it cost for a newcomer to astronomy?
    ... The very low end of any hobby tends to be something I outgrow very quickly. ... flooded with poor quality products. ... move the scope in two directions at once. ... than a newtonian, and the images just don't seem as crisp. ...
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