[davesokolich (Dave)]

Here is a "test" shot of ETA Carinae taken 6 months back at Cambroon QLD:

Celestron CPC 925 Standard (Non-HD non-EQ)
No Guiding
0.5 Focal Reducer maxed out
No filters
4 x 8 Second useful exposures out of 25
ZWO ASI178

I have moved onto an EQ mount and waiting for clouds to clear.

Although a lot of potential for improvement.
Here is some encouragement that you can photograph with whatever you've got.
Its all about your personal journey and how you enjoy it!