Hi Alphamone,
I'm a n00b at this, but thought I'd say g'day anyway.
From what I've read, if you want to get into astrophotography, spend lots on your mount! I believe the minimum (within reason) suggestion is an EQ6 mount.
The learning curve is MASSIVE when it comes to astrophotography as you need to polar align/drift align, get your bearings (NSEW), learn how to collimate, etc... so take your time and read up on your options (and more importantly, the cost associated with those options) before purchasing. The burning desire to get a scope ASAP could cause you to buy something you don't really want, won't really use, or don't really need. For example, my 15x70 binoculars. Can't hold to heavy buggers! And I want a wider FOV.
Dunno what I'm going to use them for now that I've ordered a pair of 10x50s!
Anyway, the "more knowledgeable" will suggest some options for you soon, so i'll stop here!
