One of the main reasons that I have bought a telescope is to do Astrophotography before buying a telescope I did try to do some research but I guess I just didn't fully understand the different types of telescope and mounts. I also had a budget and I was limited to buying from 1 shop (due to receiving an award voucher from work).
The telescope I went for was a Celestron Explorascope 114AZ.
I bought a T-ring and adapter to connect to my Nikon D810 or Nikon D500 DSLR's so that I could photoghraphy. After just my first attempt of the moon I realised I had made the wrong choice of scope. Unfortunately, I've learned that I am too late to make a return to the original shop so I now have to look into new options. N.B. To do the astrophotography it's really important to myself that I use my DSLR's.
So, I have further read some websites and on here on what I should have. At this moment I have selected 2 telescopes which I believe fit the bill. Need to be under £200.
Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145PS https://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/skywatcher-avant-114mm-telescope.html#SID=1701
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD https://www.f1telescopes.co.uk/shop/telescopes/celestron-telescopes/celestron-astromaster/celestron-astromaster-130eq-md-telescope-with-motor-drive/
I have taken into account the requirement for a motorised mount and it being equatorial. The one thing that I'm not sure of is if they are go-to telescopes as I would like to be able to input co-ordinates from time to time, although I think I will be able to continue to locate the moon.
All of the above I did yesterday.
However, after yet again this morning doing more reading I guess that I really need to increase my budget and also what I am looking to buy.
I would take it that in order to have the right type of mount that I may be better off buying the telescope and mount separately. I still need to keep things at a lower end budget so I saw this mount.
Skywatcher EQ3 Pro GOTO Mount & Tripod https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-eq3-pro-goto-mount-tripod.html
Skywatcher Evostar 72ED DS Pro f/5.8
https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-evostar-72ed-ds-pro-f58-doublet-apo-refractor-ota-case.html
Not necessarily saying that I am going to get these particular mount and scope but it’s to give myself more of a clearer idea of what to actually get.
If I have done well enough then I guess my next step is to find an online retailer that not just sell the right kit for me but also that accepts trade-in’s and also does finance.
Apologies for the long post, it has taken awhile to prepare lol