Well, I couldn't wait any longer. I ordered a Starshoot II Deep Space CCD Camera. With the mount that holds a digital camera up to the eyepiece is just not working for me. I wanted to hold off a while, but I got the bug again. I know eventually I'll have to get either a wedge or EQ mount for long exposures but for now I can just practice on the moon and planets until I can get it down.

Not really sure how running the telescope off of a laptop is going to work. I guess it's all in the practice, and a learning experience. I could definitely use some advice!

Well I bought a book on stargazin'. When I lived out away from the city years ago, I knew most of the Constellations. But over the years I got away from it. Well, this book I got lets you know what they look like, the names of the stars, and the other items located in the Constellations, such as Nebulas, Galaxies, etc.. Also let's you know the item's magnitudes, so I know what I can see and what I can't..

 So startng all over again, but I'm having a good time!