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Greg,
I think "Cheap Astrophotography" is an oxymoron as others have already suggested.
But that does depend a lot on what you want to achieve and what quality or level of results you will be happy with.
My advice would be that the real cost can be caused by the losses incurred in making the transition from "cheap" to "adequate" (whatever they may end up being for you)
No matter what happens you have to buy adapters, brackets, connectors, power supplies, software, computer systems etc etc
However all your gear and all these unforeseen extras dont transfer as you move along or change direction and so that is where "cheap" can become quite expensive
Good gear is usually quite saleable later on, cheap gear may not be, it is also not cheap if it fails to fulfil th purpose for which you bought it.
But having fun along the way is a worthwhile justification no matter what the expense - its all a balance.
Is there anyone else or local association you can mingle with to get a better idea before committing to anything ?
Good luck.
Cheers
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