Considering purchasing SBIGst7, need some help

I currently have a Meade lx200gps f/6.3 telescope and am interested in starting astroimaging with a ccd camera. I am interested in ultimately obtaining high resolution astroimages. I would sincerely appreciate some info about the current ccd cameras and what you would recommend. Also some info about any additional equipement that IO would need for longer exposure astrophotography. Any info is sincerely appreciated.
best regards
ashton

Ashton,

I think you are on the right track by considering the SBig products. Some items I can recommend to you are as follows:

Play with the CCD calculator at the following link. With the ST-7 and an 8” or 10” SCT the FOV may be too narrow to capture some of the objects you intend to. While the LX200 is an excellent scope, you will most likely have to use a smaller scope to gain larger FOVs.

http://www.multimediamadness.net/wodaski/pick_a_camera.htm

Second, I would highly recommend purchasing The New CCD Astronomy. Ron did an excellent job to say the least. There is a lot of very useful information. Check you local astronomy store, but you can always order it online.

http://www.newastro.com/newastro/default.asp

Lastly, I would recommend the F3.3 focal reduced. I have a Meade reducer and it works very well. Once again, play with the CCD calculator tool in order to help you make a decision.

Good luck!

Joe