Need advice on 1st telescope + mount

[Ampthill]

Hi There, I would recommend the Meade ETX125, Its pretty small and has great optics, Heres a few pics through mine.

[glowjet]

Hi Christa and welcome to SGL, As your interests lie towards imaging, then before deciding on the purchase of any equipment, it is recommended that you obtain a copy of "Making Every Photon Count" Steve Richards, this is the one main publication that is used by many of the forums imagers, from the very experience to those just setting out. You can obtain a copy direct from here.... http://www.skyatnightimages.co.uk  as the publication is not available through normal book outlets. Enjoy the forum and your future imaging endeavours, I am sure we all look forward to seeing some of your images at some time in the future