equipment recommendation - What is the basic gear for astrophotography?

I have a Canon 60D and would like to start doing some astrophotography and/or time-lapses of the Milky Way.

I know I need to buy a special tripod, one with either ecuatorial mount or a computer controlled tripod, but I am not sure which has a better price/performance ratio.

Also, I think I have to buy some IR filters in order to get a more realistic color of the space objects.

Also, should I buy a telescope and a adaptor mount for my camera so to use them both?

I am not sure which is the best combination so if you could please give some tips/hits or links to what could help me I would be very grateful.