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Also worth considering if you really want to try planetary imaging is something like the Meade LPI imager. Cheap - about $160 or so. Have a look at the solar system images pages for idea on the ability of this and other smaller 'video' type imagers. I have a DSLR and a CCD but i still use my LPI for planetary. You already have the focal length so if it is all set up properly you should get results first up with the LPI while it may take quite a while to get deep sky quality first up.
I notice you are on the GC - Star Optics at Mermaid sell them for about this price.
My advice would be to get some results first up using the LPI to keep you going (even lunar) and then all the frustration involved with deep space imaging wont put you off the hobby. Trust me starting DS imaging even all the new digital gear avilable is nowhere near as easy as experienced astrophotographers make it sound if read those forums.
Good Luck and enjoy yourself - thats the key to success.
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