Location: Cévennes National Park, France

Session duration: 2 nights

Sky conditions: Moderate turbulence, seeing ~6/10

Instruments:

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

Targets:

• M57 (Ring Nebula)
• NGC 7000 (North America Nebula)
• Rigel
• Double Cluster (NGC 869/884)

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, Lucille Godefert, Adama Traoré, Marc Lefèvre, Sophie Martin