OT try some of these sites. <A HREF="http://www.telescope.com/" target="_blank">http://www.telescope.com/</A> <A HREF="http://www.astro-physics.com" target="_blank">http://www.astro-physics.com</A> <A HREF="http://www.celestron.com" target="_blank">http://www.celestron.com</A> <A HREF="http://www.meade.com" target="_blank">http://www.meade.com</A> The latter aren't stores but will help you consider some things. They have links to authorized dealers. EDIT: Lastly for good observing make sure you download this map <A HREF="http://www.lightpollution.it/download/global_northam_Vb.zip" target="_blank">http://www.lightpollution.it/download/global_northam_Vb.zip</A> and try to observe from the green or better.