4 March 2013

Knardijk, the Netherlands

Observed open clusters in Taurus, carbon stars in Auriga & Canis Minor and John Herschel (HJ) double stars in Lynx & Leo.

Observations

22 carbon stars
9 open

7 April 2013

La Montagne, France

After shoveling snow and setting up for the first session of this astrotrip, I observed galaxies in Ursa Major & Draco.

Observations

79 galaxies
1 double star
Total:

9 April 2013

La Montagne, France

Second session of this astrotrip. Transparency was not optimal, nor was the seeing. Observed galaxies in Ursa Major & Draco.

Observations

1 planetary nebula
106 galaxies
5 double

12 April 2013

La Montagne, France

The skies did not clear until the early morning hours, allowing for only a short session. Observed galaxies in Serpens (Caput) & Hercules and carbon stars in Hercules.

13 April 2013 (morning)

La Montagne, France

The skies cleared after midnight, but some moisture remained in the atmosphere. Observed galaxies in Leo and Boötes.

Observations

89 galaxies
6 double stars
Total: 95 observations

13 April 2013 (evening)

La Montagne, France

Considerably better condition this fifth session of the astrotrip. Clear skies with great transparency. No wind. A beautiful night. Observed galaxies in Leo, galaxies and HII regions

14 April 2013

La Montagne, France

Final session of the astrotrip. Conditions were almost as good as the night before. Observed galaxies in Leo, carbon stars in Crater, a planetary nebula and galaxies in

1 August 2013

Vinkel, the Netherlands

A mixed bag of objects under Dutch skies. Observed carbon stars in Lyra, Cygnus, Equuleus, Pegasus, Lacerta & Aquarius and John Herschel (HJ) double stars in Lyra &