Start with the book NightWatch and a set of 10x50 astronomy binoculars. Stellarium is great because you can map out what you want to view. Get used to navigati

Start with the book NightWatch and a set of 10x50 astronomy binoculars. Stellarium is great because you can map out what you want to view. Get used to navigating the night sky and trying to find things yourself. Join a local astronomy club. There are experts with nice scopes that can make the hobby more enjoyable. Beyond that, telescopes models and types really depend on your budget. I recommend looking at the sidebar of https://www.reddit.com/r/Astronomy/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Astronomy/ particular on the guides to buying a telescope.