I just put together my first DSO setup a couple of months ago. Here is what I went with and where I bought from:
Device | Model | Price | Link |
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Imaging Scope | SVBONY SV503 80MM Doublet + Svbony 0.8x reducer/flattener | $552 | https://www.svbony.com/sv503-ed-telescope-sv193-focal-reducer-flattener/#F9359B-W9152B |
Imaging Camera | ASI533MC | $899 | https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/asi533mc-pro-color |
Mount | iOptronCEM26 | $1398 | https://www.astronomics.com/ioptron-cem26-center-balanced-go-to-german-equatorial-mount-with-accualign-hard-case-and-1-5-tripod.html |
Guide Cam+scope | ZWO ASI120MM Mini + ZWO Mini guide scope | $250 | https://www.amazon.com/30mm-Guide-Scope-Cameras-30120/dp/B07DVQZSFG https://www.amazon.com/ZWO-ASI120MM-MINI-Monochrome-Astronomy-Camera/dp/B07FM9DXYC |
Accessories | Mini PC, battery pack, cables etc. | $500 | https://www.amazon.com/GOLABS-Portable-Station-Generator-Emergency/dp/B08P5SFV4D https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Supporting-Ethernet-AWOW-NY41S/dp/B09F3BJNPH?th=1 |