Once again a nice elaborate report Barxy! I have recently observed NGC 2438 and detected 3 stars within the nebula, and if you use OIII you might be able to see it as a horseshoe rather than a ring, as the northwestern end is "erased"... for lack of better terminology!
The 8 burst is a fantastic bright, detailed HSB object, pump the power up on this one!
Dang, all you guys have been active over the last few days while I was away on holiday.....being active myself
