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Originally Posted by jjjnettie
I think that the best thing for you to do is to get along to a star party and see what others are using.
Keep an eye on the Star Parties and Observing Sessions threads for a get together near you.
There is one this weekend at Cambroon Observatory near Kenilworth.
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I'll second that.
If you don't have much to spend, dont rush the purchase! If you're serious about doing imaging you might find its going to cost more than think. Learn the sky, learn about what others are using (start by looking at the photography section of these forums) and then start making a shopping list. Serious imaging requires a good mount, a statement I can back up from personal experience, and they aren't cheap - this is even before getting around to thinking about cameras! Giving yourself time to do some research and education, which gives you time to perhaps find some good secondhand equipment to start you off (check out the trade section here) might be a better way to go.