2 March 2009

Vinkel, the Netherlands

First light for my 12" LX200.
Skies were clear but transparency was poor. Observed only carbon stars in Gemini, Cancer and Lynx.

Observations

15 carbon stars
2 open

17 March 2009

Vinkel, the Netherlands

A short session: observed only a few objects in Lynx and spent most of the time tinkering with the scope.

Observations

3 carbon stars
1 globular cluster
Total:

19 March 2009

Vinkel, the Netherlands

First proper observing run with the 12" LX200. Transparency wasn't great at the start of the session but gradually improved. Carbon stars in Gemini & Cancer for starters,

20 March 2009

Vinkel, the Netherlands

Clear skies and better transparency than in the preceding nights. Targeted carbon stars in Lepus, and open cluster in Canis Major, an open cluster and a planetary nebula

21 March 2009

Vinkel, the Netherlands

Skies were clear again and transparency was allright. Observed STF double stars in Lynx and galaxies in Cancer.

Observations

19 galaxies
27 double stars
Total: 46 observations
First

20 April 2009

La Montagne, France

First astrotrip in Europe. This first session was a very short one as a break in the clouds allowed for only a few observations.

Observations

1 carbon star

21 April 2009

La Montagne, France

Second night of the astrotrip. 2 Hours of observing until the clouds rolled in. Observed carbon stars in Hydra, galaxies in Leo, a globular cluster in Hydra and

22 April 2009

La Montagne, France

A great session under clear skies. Observed galaxies and an asterism in Cancer, galaxies in Leo, a globular in Hydra, more galaxies in Virgo, a carbon star, globulars