Chris if you want you can always move the celestron to a Fastar setup, Marc, multiweb has done this with great results.only catch is to have a small camera

That way you can interchange it between the best of both worlds....
The only thing is that youll be pushing the mounts capabilitys to hold such a large weight.
Another option could be a nice refractor? say 127ED that some of the members have purchased? look for something around the 700-900mm FL which will give you a decent FOV+ less hassles.?
if you have never taken a astrophoto before, then i would suggest a small fast refractor. no iffs or buts about it. youll learn how to take quality data, how to guide and process the quality data! instead of crying becaues 80% of your 30x 5 min subs are all up the duff! I have been at it for over a year now and juts starting to get the hang of it all. Check my website youll see what i mean

go right back into the archives and youll find the pieces!