That's a fantastic rendition of M8 Mario. Congrats!
You've really brought out some great detail for sure and have really got the rig singing. The newt might be a bit more mucking around to get configured for imaging but I still reckon an 8" is a fantastic way to get into imaging at a decent price/performance point and all too frequently underrated. It can be easy to "burn out" the brighter stars but careful sub choice and processing helps - really reflects how much light you're sucking down in a short time.
Can't wait to see where you go next
Really, that is amazing good for someone on the CCD learning curve.