Location: Mont Ventoux area, France

Session duration: 2 nights

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

Instruments:

• 7×50 binoculars
• 150mm Newtonian telescope
• 250mm Dobsonian telescope

Targets:

• Mars
• M31 (Andromeda Galaxy)
• M42 (Orion Nebula)
• M57 (Ring 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, Maxime Dallois, Paul Garnier, Sophie Martin