Observation Session – 15 June 2013

Location: Parc naturel du Vercors, France

Session duration: 2 nights

Sky conditions: Moderate turbulence, seeing ~6/10

Instruments:

  • 200mm Newtonian reflector
  • 7×50 binoculars
  • 100mm apochromatic refractor

Targets:

  • Mars
  • Albireo
  • M45 (Pleiades)
  • Saturn

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: Lucille Godefert, Adama Traoré, Lina Chevalier