Thank you both so much for your quick reply. Unfortunately mine has been very slow due to work.
The HEQ5 mount, I have been told to try starting with a manual mount first to learn the fundamentals of finding night sky objects.
I am taking all of this on board and could probably stretch my budget if it is my best option haha, but first I would like your opinion on this...
http://www.opticscentral.com.au/saxo...l#.VZpDfUIijlI
I have been recommended this for a beginner set up. Maybe this being a way to learn how to navigate the night sky and learn to use a telescope. Being that I mainly wish to Photograph the moon, Planets, (orion Nebula).
Or should I just got straight to The HEQ5 and better telescope, what will be an easier path for me to enter into astronomy.
I may even be able to pass on the EQ3 to a friend in 6-12 months time when I choose to upgrade (maybe longer pending on how quickly Im advancing haha)
Thank you again for your help,