Location: Plateau de Valensole, France
Session duration: 2 nights
Sky conditions: Clear sky, low humidity, seeing ~7/10
Instruments:
- 7×50 binoculars
- 80mm refractor
- 150mm Newtonian telescope
Targets:
- M33 (Triangulum Galaxy)
- Polaris
- M57 (Ring Nebula)
- M13 (Hercules Cluster)
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, Paul Garnier