Hello my name is Eric, and I started dabbling with astro photography in the mid 2000's using a 8" SCT. You know everything your not suppose to use as a beginner. Real life happened and everything was put on the back burner until about 2 years ago. I was at the beach one night goofing around with my nikons and ended up capturing the milkyway, and a fire was rekindled. Living in the light pollution dome of Houston presents its own challenges, however with the new technologies out it is doable. It may not be an apod, but it is a fun journey.