First test image with the Williams Optics ZenithStar 61 doublet. Instead of using my dedicated astro cam this was taken with the full frame DSLR.

First time using the ZenithStar and my Altair 294c 23 x 300s Sub frames with tri band filter.

Here is my first attempt at the Western Veil Nebula. I am actually hoping for clouds tonight, need some sleep.

Sat 12th Sept, peeked outside and i could see some stars, and this is despite Clear outside stating 84% cloud. I have found this app less and less reliable. I decided to set up in the hope I could get a couple of hours on the Wizard Nebula. I managed to get good PA and plate solved to the target. After 2 images the clouds rolled in, and it didn’t look like it would clear. I decided to leave the gear set up and checked every 15 mins, and low and behold, 10:15 the skies cleared. I managed to get 28 4 min exposures, with the nebula very close to the meridian and my camera nudging closer to the pier, i decided to stop at just before midnight. I am pleased with my first attempt at NGC 7308 and I will add to this over the next few weeks.