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Hi Russell and well done on selecting a fine scope.
Firstly with imaging. You may be able to use the scope for some basic lunar or planetary imaging but these are not really suitable for deep space objects as mount is not capable of being equatorially aligned. Planet and the moon can be done as they are bright enough for short exposures.
I wouldn't worry about getting better eyepieces at this stage. The ones it will come with will be OK to start with, usually they come with a 25mm and a 10mm plossl. The 25mm is the one you will use the most. It gives power of 60x which is enough to find and observe most of the more popular DSOs. If you want to get into good eyepieces you can end up spending twice as much on them as your scope!
Strut covers are a good idea especially if you have any lights (neighbours or street lights) near where you observe.
Some accessories that I would consider are
- charts/atlases. I know it is go to but for visula observing learning the night sky is half the fun. Also look at some good observing guides for ideas on what to look for. O'Mearas "Messier Objects" is a good starting point.
- dew protection for eyepieces and the secondary. Nothing spoils an observing session like having to fetch a hairdryer to get rid of moisture.
Malcolm
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