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Welcome to the site and congratulations on your interest.
The best advice I can give you is to "run" don't walk to the AstroPhoto areas of the site and find yourself an experienced Astro -photo/video person that lives near you and spend some time with them and see what/how they do things and what they like/don't like about their efforts BEFORE YOU BUY ANYTHING!
Heck, get more than one "buddy"....
The type of gear and capability of that gear can vary greatly and there is no use you repeating everyone elses mistakes...they can be expensive. Your interest and budget will take you from there...depending on what you what to record there may be a better scope choice for you than the "standard"...become an informed buyer if you can.
I'm a visual only guy (no happy snaps) so take my advice with the price you paid for it in mind...I've rarely heard an Astrophotography complain about their telescope (maybe I've just not listened) however, I've heard/read almost every one of them complain about a mount (carrying ability, tracking etc.)
Visit with some users and get a feel for their equipment/style/tricks of the trade...you'll most likely learn a lot and benefit from their mistakes...before you spend your money.
Good Luck!
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