Dave,
With respect if you are just starting to learn astrophotography you need to simplify your setup significantly. Here are a few suggestions in no particular order.
a. The most important component is the mount. I have an AP Mach1 that works great with a C-11 as well as my little 110mm refractor. In fact is easier to get excellent results with the low weight refractor and is especially easier to select suitable guide stars with my ST-4000 XCM camera (which does not break the bank and eliminates the need for a separate guide scope).
b. I can barely handle the C-11. As stated in other replies the C-14 is a beast.
c. If you think you need a focal reducer for your objects of interest?get a shorter fl scope instead.
d. Greatly simplify your camera/guiding setup. A dedicated guide scope is good but it is also another component to setup/align every time.
e.
Take the time to research and?study the software you will need. The learning curve is steep.
regards,
Ron K
