Expedition · Draft

Cherry Springs Expedition

Preparing a field observatory, choosing subjects, and bringing home the results of several nights under a dark sky.

The Cherry Springs observing field during a daytime scouting visit

I’m preparing a small field observatory for two to three nights at Cherry Springs around the October 2026 new moon. This expedition brings the preparation, observing plans, and eventual results together.

The Field Plan covers getting the camp and equipment ready. The Subject Plan will collect the targets and schedules. After the trip, Results & Lessons will connect the captures with what I planned and what I learned.

01 · Draft

Field Plan →

Equipment, camp setup, power, rehearsals, and the deployment sequence.

02 · Draft

Subject Plan →

Observing goals, target selections, and schedules for each night.

03 · Coming later

Results & Lessons

Captures, comparisons, field observations, and lessons for the next expedition.