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From what I have gathered, if you want to keep it simple, then going a DLSR may be for you, however there advantages & disadvantages to each method one may choose. I myself am much a learner like yourself, searching for what the best way to start is as well.
May I suggest a book that is really helping me to understand the pros & cons of the most popular methods used for astrophotography...”Digital Astrophotography” by Stefan Seip...It is a new book 2008 covering most of today’s equipment and very well written. It gives a little rundown on telescopes, but concentrates primarily on Cameras used and why as well as some processing techniques.
I first got a Dob as recommended by many in here, which I see you already have. Getting some books on the subject will most certainly be a good in helping to understand exactly what your getting into...I too, like Michael have purchased an 80ED and agree that it seems to be the most popular choice,(with good reason) for beginners like ourselves. In fact many people seem to continue with their 80ED with very professional shots, whilst using bigger & more complex telescopes.
I am yet to get a mount...as you will find out...astrophotography is something most of us have to acquire step by step due to the huge expense in approaching it properly. I’ll be going for EQ6Pro as well as a bare minimum...whilst saving away I will continue to research on what camera for what images I wish to specialise in...I believe just like using different scopes for different object, that the same will be for much of the astrophotography equipment as well.
I reckon the safest bet is to get yourself a good book on the subject +an 80ED as well as the best mount you can afford. Have a read and then post your questions again in helping to decide what the best camera option is to start with, given your requirements.
That’s my plan...It’s just going to take me a while is all.
Hopefully we can get some good responses
Later Dave J
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