#Is this a good starter astrophotography rig? (deep-space)

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lament viper
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I am wanting to start astrophotography and I think I have come up with a setup that could work well for photographing nebulas and galaxies.
(shown in image and below)

What I have already:
Nikon D3300 Camera (unmodified)
SkyWatcher EQ6 PRO SynScan Computerised GoTo
(I also have a laptop which I want to connect to the EQ6 mount for tracking)

What I want to get:
Apertura CarbonStar 150 Imaging Newtonian with 0.95x Coma Corrector - £871
Apertura CarbonStar 150 Primary Mirror Mask - £26
Apertura Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece - £37
ZWO ASI120MM Mini Monochrome Astronomy Camera - £116
ZWO 30mm f/4 Mini Guide Scope - £86

This totals for me around £1,130 which is around my budget however I can't seem to find these anywhere other than highpointscientific which would add an extra £570 for shipping US to UK.

Is there any other sites I can order these parts from?

I am also wondering if the setup I came up with is even good, I would really appreciate input on if I could get something better/as good for the the same or lower price and if I am missing important parts?

Thanks a lot :)

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Apertura CarbonStar 150 Imaging Newtonian with 0.95x Coma Corrector
Apertura CarbonStar 150 Primary Mirror Mask
Apertura Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece

Apertura Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece (CCE) is a premium and affordable tool invented for Newtonian telescopes and works for other telescope types. CCE is a device for simplifying the collimation process. This eyepiece is made to last out of black anodized machined aluminum with this being the housing material so performance will be maintained ...

ZWO ASI120MM Mini Monochrome Astronomy Camera

Intensify your interest in astro-imaging potential with the ZWO ASI120MM Mini Monochrome Astronomy Camera. This compact powerhouse is tailored for capturing stunning celestial moments in crisp monochrome detail. With its top-of-the-class CMOS sensor, it excels in capturing precise lunar, planetary, and deep-sky images.

Its impressive frame ra...

ZWO 30mm f/4 Mini Guide Scope

Have a precise astrophotography with the ZWO 30mm f/4 Mini Guide Scope. This compact guide scope offers a 30mm aperture and an ultra-fast focal ratio of f/4, perfect for guiding systems in capturing comprehensive images of celestial objects. Its lightweight and compact design makes it an excellent companion for autoguiding setups, ensuring in-de...

dusk reef
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I've heard good things about the svbony 50mm guidescope

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and it's cheaper than the zwo one

zealous ocean
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looks good, I agree about the guide scope and I'd use something not as old as the 120mm

lament viper
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ok, I'd probably swap to the svbony guide scope then

lament viper
zealous ocean
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see if there's anything from player one that's on the same price range

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or go touptek, I have their 462 mono

lament viper
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thanks I'll check them out

lament viper
zealous ocean
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it's a good sensor, you won't have issues

lament viper
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ok thanks for your help :)

zealous ocean
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btw how do you do the text with the embedded link?

lament viper
zealous ocean
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easy enough, thanks

lament viper
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np

zealous ocean
lament viper
zealous ocean
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you see how it has a different width at some point? with the shorter version it can't reach focus on some oags

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the long necked one works with all by having the sensor further forward

lament viper
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I see.. I'll look into it before buying

zealous ocean
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the touptek oag will work with both versions

coral grail
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Been wondering how u do this lol

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Sorry for not being on topic here

lament viper
coral grail
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Thanks