# Astronomical Observations

## Night Sky Log

### September 5, 2026

Observed the Andromeda Galaxy through the telescope tonight. Magnitude 3.4, visible even from a moderately light-polluted area. The Triangulum Galaxy was also visible to the northeast.

### Equipment Notes
- 8-inch Dobsonian, 800mm focal length
- Barlow lens introduces slight chromatic aberration at 200x
- Red flashlight preserves night vision

### Upcoming Events
- Perseid meteor shower peaks around August 12
- Jupiter and Saturn visible in early evening
- Moon phases tracked on personal calendar

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*All observations are casual hobby notes. Not for publication.*