Thanks, gents, for the kind advice. It's sounding very interesting ... hmm
Thanks for the recommendations for software, as well, Ray. I've still got a lot to learn about processing the images!
With regards to using my DSLR, Bill, I am in the process of acquiring a telescope and the T-ring adapter so I can use the camera with the scope, too
I'm hoping all this setup will give me a variety of capabilities in terms of capturing different types of shots, and also help me learn to use different apparatuses.