Learned several things last night.

1st get really good at finding the north star, the cell phone apps I have where poor, not comically bad.
2nd get the alignment right, I don't think I did. I was able to find the North Star... I think.... aligned it as best I could, pretty darn close.
3rd No what you want to take a picture off. So many targets so little time.

My pic of the north star was fine, as I departed from the axis, the stars 'slide'

Suggestions and hints are welcome.

Mike