For anyone wanting to try a refractor, here's a $40 deal :
http://www.amazon.com/Sky-Watcher-Great-Start-70-AR-AZ2/dp/B001OZQEDW/
You certainly can't get more astronomy for $40.
And a 5 inch reflector:
http://www.amazon.com/Sky-Watcher-GreatStart-130N-EQ2-Newtonian-Reflector/dp/B0039IT3CQ/