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Greetings Adam & welcome to the forum.
This is a very common question you ask...."Where do I start?"
I recently went through the same process as you. I'm on my second scope (I currently own a Meade 8" LX90) & while it is a good scope was looking for something I could use to photograph nedulae.
After much thought & pleadings to the finance committe I settled on a Sky Watcher Black Diamond ED80 & Sky Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT mount. All up was a little over $3500.
I realise you're on a budget so I would like to echo Plutos recommendation of the ED80 and HEQ5 mount (ther eis the new AZEQ5 mount as well).
The one thing to remember is to start with the mount & work from there. Like building a house, getting the foundation right is the most important thing.
If I can suggest, pop down to Bintel and speak to the guys there. I spent a lot of time in the Sydney store speaking to the staff & I can say they were very helpful.
Anyway best of luck
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