Hi Jodie,
> Would connecting to a laptop via the controller
>& using AutoStar Suite do what I’m trying to
>achieve or is using an Astrocamera the only way?
I haven't ever used the Autostar so, I can't say for sure. There is a web page
https://autostar-suite.software.informer.com/
that states it is for remote control operation so presumably there must be some live imaging capability. You will need to keep trying to find someone who can tell you what it can do and importantly that it has drivers for the camera you want to use.
The ASI Air has live wireless viewing and live image stacking to iPad among other devices. It is compatible with the full range of ASI cameras and a large swathe of Nikon and Canon DSLR & mirrorless cameras.
Sorry that's as much as I can tell you.