Observation Session – 04 May 2013

Location: Parc naturel du Vercors, France

Session duration: 2 nights

Sky conditions: Clear sky, low humidity, seeing ~7/10

Instruments:

  • 7×50 binoculars
  • 200mm Newtonian reflector
  • 80mm refractor

Targets:

  • Venus
  • Polaris
  • M45 (Pleiades)
  • Rigel

Observation notes:

The session alternated between lunar, planetary and deep-sky observation, with repeated checks against older notebook entries.

Observers noted subtle differences in contrast and brightness that led to extended discussion between sessions.

Members present: Adama Traoré, Ayoub Berrabeh, Nicolas Artaud, Julien Bertaud