Re: My first Telescope

The SCT is one of the hardest to image with for long exposures. You just about have to have an Off Axis Guider and even then the long focal length makes it tough. Plus you have to have a camera with the right size pixels for it to work well, which may not be the camera you have or want.
I would suggest a fast telescope, such as a 3-4" f/6 or f/7 refractor and a GEM mount.

Also good advice. I bought my f/7 Stellarvue SV105T with that scenario in mind. It's working so far and I am easing into imaging. My primary limitations are financial. Until I progress further, I will continue working with my Nikon D200. It's a good camera and capable of excellent AP results, but is not exactly optimized for that application. It is, however, what I have and I'm working around its limitations. The SV105T is truly wonderful.