Thanks for those links, i found an astro site here in OZ, that's got a great forum,
images, advice etc.

I am slowly learning the basics of astrophotography before i rush out and spend mega
bucks on useless junk.

The homemade CCD is interesting, and i may attempt to build one in the future, it should
cost around $1500 AUD

I am stoked at the cost of a decent EQmount though, the Losmandy will cost nearly more
than my scope, man i thought setting up to take a few happy snaps was going to somewhat
cheap (silly me)

I am now undecided on the scope i want, ETX125 or the LX200 GPS in the 10"
I know the images from the 125 are very good, but think i will regret not getting the lx200.

I am finding it hard to part with $7-8000 AUD to get a setup that gives me good sharp images
of deep space objects, but what the heck you only live once, and i mean it's not like i can't keep
warm somehow once i get booted outside for life by the finance minister.

cheers TidaL.....