July 2013: Two observing nights on Bielerhoehe (2040m) with 16"

A trip alone, among others observing some fainter objects like Abell 2151
and Abell 2065 (of course difficult, see image), or the supernova 2013dr
in Herkules.

In the evening a guided show for Patrick and Sylvie (France)


The first night is clear, but wet


Observing in Corona Borealis

Galaxy cluster Abell 2065

Image from Richard Powell's astropage . With averted vision I ...

Red circles: surely recognized (Double object not split, but oblong)
Orange circles: probably recognized
Yellow circle: maybe discerned, but uncertain

The site is great: Sky, landscape und infrastructure

Observer Stefan Weber & his son from StaufenASTROPRAXIS




Second night: Observing with Stefan

Milky Way escapes the mountain

Flora and Fauna


Alpine rose

A gentian


A group of Yaks ...

... leaving the street


Different traffic partners


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