A fair warning: it's easy to get a bit overwhelmed by the wealth of information found in all of the astronomy resources found online!
We hope this helps you in your search for a first astronomical instrument! There are many other great guides to finding your first scope or pair of binoculars. Some can be found at the  EarthSky, Sky & Telescope, StarDate, Cloudy Nights, and many more. A fair warning: it's easy to get a bit overwhelmed by the wealth of information found in all of the astronomy resources found online!