Observatory Logbook
Astronomical observation data. Maintained for archival purposes.
2026-09-05
Night sky observations commenced at 19:32 UTC. Cloud cover minimal, seeing conditions good at 2.1 arcseconds.
Spectroscopic Notes
Examined several nearby stellar objects. Alpha Centauri spectral class G2V confirmed. Proxima Centauri flare activity observed at 19:45 UTC — minor event, magnitude 4.2.
Data Log
| Time (UTC) | Object | Magnitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:32 | Alpha Cen A | -0.01 | Stable |
| 19:40 | Proxima Cen | 11.13 | Flare detected |
| 19:55 | Alpha Cen B | 1.33 | Orbital motion noted |
| 20:10 | LHS 2090 | 14.8 | Red dwarf, quiet |
| 20:25 | Teegarden's Star | 15.4 | Nearby M-dwarf |
| 20:40 | WISE 0855 | ? | Brown dwarf candidate |
Atmospheric Data
- Temperature: 12°C
- Humidity: 67%
- Wind: 5 km/h NW
- Pressure: 1013 hPa
Status
Telescope tracking nominal. Data acquisition proceeding as scheduled. No issues detected.
Observatory log maintained by the night shift observer. All data archived.