Location: Parc naturel du Vercors, France

Session duration: 2 nights

Sky conditions: Moderate turbulence, seeing ~6/10

Instruments:

• 80mm refractor
• 150mm Newtonian telescope
• 7×50 binoculars

Targets:

• M31 (Andromeda Galaxy)
• Betelgeuse
• M33 (Triangulum Galaxy)
• The Moon

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: Maxime Dallois, Adama Traoré, Paul Garnier, Claire Dumont

Location: Parc naturel du Vercors, France

Session duration: 2 nights

Sky conditions: Moderate turbulence, seeing ~6/10

Instruments:

• 300mm Dobsonian reflector
• 150mm Newtonian telescope
• 200mm Newtonian reflector

Targets:

• Saturn
• The Moon
• M57 (Ring Nebula)
• M42 (Orion Nebula)

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, Nicolas Artaud, Claire Dumont