Test of a new scope -- Eastern Veil

I finally had a chance to use my custom 250mm f/4 aspherical Mak Newt astrograph last PM. The skies were clear but the jet stream is overhead; seeing was moderately poor FWHM 2.8. This is a test image of the Eastern Veil. Each STL11k frame was 300 seconds and 4 frames were stacked for a total of 20 minutes. I'm pleased with the detail in the nebula, the depth from such a short exposure, and I can't believe the number of stars!! Although it looks like a gradient in the right portion of the image, there is none. The imcreased background brightness is due to faint portions of nebulosity and increased stars.

I think the test went well. Now to get some RGB frames.

Any thoughts?

Best,
Tom

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I have thoughts..... I love it!
It is nice to see some results coming from that Mak.

I imaged this same object last night as well. I will post my image ASAP, just for comparison purposes.

Clears Skies,
Tyler