29 January 2011
Vinkel, the Netherlands
A small scope session, first observations of the year. Transparency wasn't great. Observed carbon stars, open clusters, a planetary nebula and a supernova remnant in Taurus, 2 nebulae
Categorie: Observing sessions 2011
Observing sessions 2011
2 March
2 March 2011
Vinkel, the Netherlands
A small scope session under not too transparent skies. Setup the telescope behind my car due to strong winds. Observed carbon stars and open clusters in Orion, Monoceros
7 March
7 March 2011
Vinkel, the Netherlands
A relatively long session under quite good skies. Observed galaxies in Lynx, carbon stars in Cancer, a planetary nebula in Leo and lots of galaxies in Ursa Major.
27 April
27 April 2011
La Montagne, France
The first night of this astrotrip, clouds interfered most of the session. Observed only a few carbon stars in Ursa Minor, Draco, Virgo & Libra and 2 galaxies
29 April
29 April 2011
La Montagne, France
This second night of the astrotrip, the skies cleared after a cloudy day and evening. Transparency was below average. Observed galaxies in Draco and the globular cluster Messier
30 April
30 April 2011
La Montagne, France
Third night of this astrotrip. Observed galaxies in Draco and Ursa Major until the clouds rolled in.
Observations
1 planetary nebula
72 galaxies
2 double stars
Total: 75
1 May
1 May 2011
La Montagne, France
Fourth session of the astrotrip under clear but quite humid skies. Observed galaxies in Virgo and Boötes.
Observations
51 galaxies
1 double star
Total: 52 observations
First time
3 May
3 May 2011
La Montagne, France
Fifth session of the astrotrip under great skies. Observed galaxies and a planetary nebula in Leo, followed by many galaxies in Virgo, Boötes & Hercules, ending the session