Recent field entries from shared skywatching sessions, recorded for steady reference and return visits.
14 Oct 2026 · 20:10–21:45
Orion cleared low haze sooner than expected, and the belt stars resolved cleanly by first quarter moonlight.
Transparency moderate; seeing steady enough for brief looks at M42 with a 6-inch reflector.
08 Oct 2026 · 19:35–21:00
A slow binocular pass from Deneb through the Northern Cross showed rich star fields despite city-edge glow.
Thin high cloud arrived after 20:40; Albireo color contrast remained distinct before veiling increased.
01 Oct 2026 · 20:00–22:05
M31 appeared as an extended oval patch to unaided eyes at the dark-adapted limit and broadened clearly in binocular view.
Humidity low and wind light; nearby Perseus clusters were noted as secondary targets before pack-down.
