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Spotting stars in Bossus

Last weekend we explored the “Ardennes” department in France, close to the Belgian border.

Cygnus & Cepheus – 8s ISO6400 50mm F2 Nikon D750 single shot

We found a charming ‘gite’, and could observe the Milky Way. Because it was only a test weekend and I could only stay 1 night, I did not bring any elaborate equipment.

Aquila to Sagittarius
Image: Gunther Fleerackers
Find Venus! the planet was 1,5° above horizon. But we had ‘kimduiking’ (horion lower then 0°à
Image: Gunther Fleerackers
Image: Gunther Fleerackers
Image: Olivier Van Aelst

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Grandpré, january 2026

Another nice & cosy weekend, at the fireplace amongst astronomy passionati.

I did not bring any equipment other then the Nikon D750 ( due to the predictions).

Here are some ambiance pictures

Arcturus rising in the east Nikon D750, Samyang 24mm @F2 6″
Olivier, observing Jupiter with the 45cm Dobsonian
An overview of the gite, with the light beam in the distance of the American cemetary WWI
David’s setup in action
Jupiter through the tree’s (Nikon D750, 6″ on ISO3200 24mm Samyang F1.4 @ F2)
Leo rising through the clouds in the east
Niek checking Skysafari for the next object to point the Dobsonian
Olivier observing the southern objects
Destination Jupiter

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