The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets Nikon D50 For Astrophotography?

Nikon D50 for Astrophotography? - the 100 best astrophotography targets

I am always interested in astro-photography as a hobby, I have a Nikon D50 digital SLR camera and a Meade 8800 with a camera and the T-mount adapter for my camera has various configurations, which is best for astro-Photgraphy 100% manually or a combination of automatic and manual configuration? Any advice would be appreciated.