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I would encourage a beginner to avoid the ASI294, it has some quirky requirements, compared to say a ASI 1600MC. The 294 is backlit and thus that makes chip cooling problematic, which can cause uneven cooling of the substrate. Flats are a requirement, but the 1600 can be used without ever needing flats. Do for so plicity sake, I would recommend a 1600. In your list you forgot to include the software to run imaging with that suggested 294, you need to add that.
But you know if he is a photographer, why not start with what he knows, like a good low noise DSLR, say a Nikon D5600. He can use Backyard Nikon to run his imaging and control the camera.
Hev is going to use up most of his budget in buying a mount and scope. Forget Polemaster, it is not needed, since he has a PC just use one of the polar alignment apps (like SharpCap, or others) that are available.
Concerning the scope, I agree a Newt is a better investment.
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