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You will find that this is a bottomless pit so stop and review. Define your goals. Meet people who have similar interests, who are able to show you the ropes. The one thing you will need in this hobby more than anything else is a good group of colleagues. IIS provides this but interaction is limited. You will need to meet check out your local groups and societies.
The most critical thing in imaging boils down to the selection of the Mount.
For Planetary Alt/Az is sufficient but you can also use EQ mounts. For DSO work a EQ mount is preferred. So if you want to do both then consider an EQ mount.
How about a 8" F4-F5 newtonian or Schmidt-Newtonian and SV80 NGNH on a G-11 without Gemini add ArgonNavis. Perhaps a C8 for Planet and longer focal DSO's. Shop around there is also much used equipment floating around.
You could always upgrade/switch the OTA's the mount should last quiet some time.
Regards
Fahim
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