equipment$5–12used in 1 side quest
Small sketchbook (5x7") with plain paper
A pocket-sized notebook with unlined pages for drawing what you see. Plain paper lets you map star positions and relative brightness without ruled lines interfering.
What to look for
- 15x7" or 6x8" size (fits jacket pockets but large enough for sky sketches)
- 2Blank/plain pages (not lined or gridded)
- 350+ pages so one book lasts multiple observation sessions
- 4Thicker paper (80+ gsm) so pencil shading doesn't bleed through
Skip
- Hardcover sketchbooks that don't fold back easily for one-handed use
- Spiral binding that snags in pockets or bags
Used for: Sketching constellation shapes and star patterns · Noting relative brightness and positions of stars · Creating a visual log of what you observed each session
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
