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      Astronomy

      Astronomy quests build practical progression through the astronomy skill tree. This page is a QA-oriented map of quest dependencies, process IO, and inventory gates.

      Quest tree

      1. Observe the Moon
      2. Assemble a Simple Telescope
      3. Locate the Andromeda Galaxy
      4. Spot the ISS
      5. Photograph the ISS
      6. Track Jupiter's Moons
      7. Map the Constellations
      8. Split a Binary Star
      9. Measure Light Pollution
      10. Watch the Aurora
      11. Photograph a Lunar Eclipse
      12. Document a Meteor Shower
      13. Track a Visiting Comet
      14. Locate the North Star
      15. Observe the Orion Nebula
      16. Planetary Alignment
      17. Track a Satellite Pass
      18. Spot Saturn's Rings
      19. Capture Star Trails
      20. Sketch Sunspots
      21. Observe Venus's Phases

      1) Observe the Moon (astronomy/observe-moon)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/observe-moon
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: welcome/howtodoquests
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Kit is staged and sunset has started." - basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1, bottle of black ink ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • record → "Observation and sketch are complete." - basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1, bottle of black ink ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • verify → "All three fields are complete and readable." - mission log entry ×1, basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1, bottle of black ink ×1, red flashlight ×1
      • Troubleshooting and safety flow:
        • session-check branches to either record for a safe observing window or recovery when conditions are unsafe.
        • verify enforces a complete observation artifact (time + crater notes + seeing note) before completion.
        • recovery requires capping optics and re-validating footing/light discipline before looping back.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: moon crater sketch sheet ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • dChat ×1, dUSD ×1000
        • moon crater sketch sheet ×1
      • Processes used:
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      2) Assemble a Simple Telescope (astronomy/basic-telescope)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/basic-telescope
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/observe-moon
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "I'm ready." - 50 mm magnifying lens ×1, 20 mm magnifying lens ×1, cardboard mailing tube ×1, camera tripod ×1, masking tape ×1
        • build/alternate-build → "Assembly complete; verify image quality." / "Staged build done; start verification." - basic telescope ×1
        • verify → "Verified: stable tripod and clear moon points logged." - mission log entry ×1, basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
        • verify-safety → "Safety checklist complete; telescope is stored safely." - mission log entry ×1, basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
      • Troubleshooting and safety flow:
        • build branches into a direct assembly path and an alternate staged pre-mount path before verification.
        • verify now gates advancement on the mission log entry artifact from write-mission-log-entry before safety sign-off.
        • verify-safety adds a hard safety gate (lens cap + fault scan + no sun alignment) and routes faults to troubleshoot before finish.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: telescope build alignment card ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Venus phase sketch ×1
        • telescope build alignment card ×1
      • Processes used:
        • assemble-basic-telescope
          • Requires: 50 mm magnifying lens ×1, 20 mm magnifying lens ×1, cardboard mailing tube ×1, camera tripod ×1, masking tape ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: basic telescope ×1

      3) Locate the Andromeda Galaxy (astronomy/andromeda)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/andromeda
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/basic-telescope
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Gear ready." - planisphere star chart ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • align → "Alignment notes are in my log." - constellation sketch set ×1, basic telescope ×1
      • Troubleshooting and safety flow:
        • interpret branches to recover when the target cannot be stably re-acquired.
        • recover loops back through alignment and includes explicit stop conditions for unsafe footing and poor sky conditions.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: andromeda acquisition log ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • ISS pass log ×1
        • andromeda acquisition log ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1

      4) Spot the ISS (astronomy/iss-flyover)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/iss-flyover
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/observe-moon
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • plan → "Details logged. Pick an observation mode." - ISS pass window ×1
        • setup → "Station is ready for the pass." - ISS spotting station ×1
        • observe-quick → "Quick note complete with direction and duration." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
        • observe → "Entry complete with time and direction." - ISS pass log ×1
        • interpret → "Log has all fields with condition notes." - ISS pass log ×1
        • interpret-quick → "Quick note has all fields with conditions logged." - ISS pass window ×1, mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
        • follow-up-window → "Follow-up scheduled and safety note recorded." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
      • Troubleshooting and safety flow:
        • choose-observation-mode adds a non-linear branch between full station setup and a naked-eye fallback lane.
        • weather-delay can schedule a deferred follow-up window (follow-up-window) when no safe viewing window exists.
        • interpret enforces a complete observation artifact (time + direction + duration) and routes incomplete entries back to mode selection for deterministic retries.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: iss timing callout sheet ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Venus phase sketch ×1
        • iss timing callout sheet ×1
      • Processes used:
        • check-iss-pass
          • Requires: smartphone ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: ISS pass window ×1
        • stage-iss-spotting-station
          • Requires: ISS pass window ×1, basic telescope ×1, camera tripod ×1, red flashlight ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: ISS spotting station ×1
        • log-iss-pass
          • Requires: ISS spotting station ×1, ISS pass window ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: ISS pass log ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      5) Photograph the ISS (astronomy/iss-photo)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/iss-photo
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/iss-flyover
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • plan → "Pass window confirmed, gear is staged." - digital camera ×1, camera tripod ×1, ISS pass window ×1
        • capture → "Photo saved and metadata logged." - mission logbook ×1, ISS pass window ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
        • interpret → "Pass: streak continuous, timing <15s, heading matches plan." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1, iss long-exposure photo print ×1
        • recovery → "Session aborted safely; follow-up logged for next pass." - mission log entry ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • interpret fail path forces retest when timing, heading, or framing are out of range.
        • retest requires corrective stabilization + heading checks before rerunning capture.
        • recovery enforces a safety stop/reschedule path for weather or footing risk and requires a logged follow-up note before completion.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • ISS pass log ×1
      • Processes used:
        • check-iss-pass
          • Requires: smartphone ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: ISS pass window ×1
        • capture-iss-memento-photo
          • Requires: digital camera ×1, camera tripod ×1, ISS pass window ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: iss long-exposure photo print ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      6) Track Jupiter's Moons (astronomy/jupiter-moons)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/jupiter-moons
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/basic-telescope
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • chart-route → "Ready to log moon positions." - basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1, constellation sketch set ×1
        • quick-route → "I can separate all four moons clearly." - basic telescope ×1
        • observe → "Evidence captured across sessions." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
        • interpret → "Orbital movement confirmed in the log." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
        • recovery → "Unsafe tonight, but evidence is already logged-finish with caution." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • plan branches to chart-route (main) and quick-route (alternate) before evidence review.
        • recovery enforces safety stand-down for unsafe footing/weather/glare and loops back to planning.
        • interpret blocks completion when evidence is inconsistent and routes back through recovery.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: galilean moon position chart ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • ISS pass log ×1
        • galilean moon position chart ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • observe-jupiter-moons
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, camera tripod ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      7) Map the Constellations (astronomy/constellations)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/constellations
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/jupiter-moons
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • plan-route → "Plan is ready-let's star hop." - seasonal star hop plan ×1
        • sweep-route → "Anchor confirmed-continue to full mapping." - constellation sketch set ×1
        • chart → "Patterns are clear-ready to log evidence." - constellation sketch set ×1
        • log-evidence → "Logged with conditions and constellation list." - mission logbook ×1, constellation sketch set ×1, mission log entry ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • choose-route creates main and alternate mapping paths before charting.
        • plan-route, sweep-route, and chart all branch to recovery for haze/glare disorientation.
        • recovery loops back to route selection after a safety reset and prevents completion bypasses.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: constellation route atlas page ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • planisphere star chart ×1
        • constellation route atlas page ×1
      • Processes used:
        • draft-seasonal-star-plan
          • Requires: planisphere star chart ×1, red flashlight ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: seasonal star hop plan ×1
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      8) Split a Binary Star (astronomy/binary-star)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/binary-star
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/constellations
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • chart-route → "I can resolve two stars and distinct colors; move to evidence logging." - basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1, constellation sketch set ×1
        • focus-route → "Focus lock achieved; route to evidence logging." - basic telescope ×1, constellation sketch set ×1
        • log-evidence → "Observation logged; run interpretation check." - mission logbook ×1, basic telescope ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
        • interpret → "Yes-color contrast and repeatability are both confirmed." - mission log entry ×1, mission logbook ×1
        • recovery → "Conditions are unsafe tonight; reschedule and finish with a caution note." - mission logbook ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • choose-route now requires both evidence capture and an explicit interpretation gate before completion.
        • recovery loops back to route selection after tripod/footing/glare safety checks.
        • Unsafe conditions can still finish only through a caution path, preserving fail-closed safety behavior.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: binary star split verification card ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • constellation sketch set ×1
        • binary star split verification card ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      9) Measure Light Pollution (astronomy/light-pollution)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/light-pollution
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/constellations
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • local-site → "Count logged from current location." - planisphere star chart ×1, red flashlight ×1, mission logbook ×1
        • relocate-site → "Backup count logged for comparison." - planisphere star chart ×1, mission logbook ×1
        • interpret → "Band recorded with site notes and timestamp." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • choose-site provides a main path and alternate darker-site path before interpretation.
        • recovery enforces glare/haze/footing safety pauses and explicit abort-or-retry handling.
        • Safety abort completion requires a mission-log entry describing why the run was skipped.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: skyglow gradient worksheet ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • constellation sketch set ×1
        • skyglow gradient worksheet ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      10) Watch the Aurora (astronomy/aurora-watch)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/aurora-watch
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/light-pollution
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • forecast → "Window picked-what should I pack?" - aurora viewing plan ×1
        • kit → "Kit is ready-let's step outside." - dark-sky kit packed ×1
        • observe → "Entry written with colors and timestamps." - aurora sighting log ×1
      • Troubleshooting and safety flow:
        • session-check branches between live observing and fallback when weather or site safety degrades.
        • fallback re-runs forecast planning before returning to session readiness.
        • verify-log enforces a complete observation record before finish.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: aurora activity timeline ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Venus phase sketch ×1
        • aurora activity timeline ×1
      • Processes used:
        • check-aurora-forecast
          • Requires: smartphone ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: aurora viewing plan ×1
        • pack-dark-sky-kit
          • Requires: red flashlight ×1, aurora viewing plan ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: dark-sky kit packed ×1
        • log-aurora-sighting
          • Requires: dark-sky kit packed ×1, aurora viewing plan ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: aurora sighting log ×1

      11) Photograph a Lunar Eclipse (astronomy/lunar-eclipse)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/lunar-eclipse
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/observe-moon
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prep → "Plan is logged and tripod is stable." - mission log entry ×1, camera tripod ×1, mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
        • capture → "Shots captured-ready for review." - basic telescope ×1, digital camera ×1
      • Troubleshooting and safety flow:
        • review branches to retake when images fail sharpness/exposure criteria.
        • retake loops back to capture with correction guidance and explicit cold/surface safety pause conditions; recapture still requires basic telescope ×1 and digital camera ×1.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: lunar eclipse phase sequence strip ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Venus phase sketch ×1
        • lunar eclipse phase sequence strip ×1
      • Processes used:
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1
        • photograph-lunar-eclipse
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, digital camera ×1, camera tripod ×1
          • Consumes: none

      12) Document a Meteor Shower (astronomy/meteor-shower)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/meteor-shower
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/jupiter-moons
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • session-plan → "Sky is clear enough for live observing." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
        • observe-live → "Observation run complete." - basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1, red flashlight ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
        • interpret → "Observation artifact and interpretation complete." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • weather-fallback handles cloud/haze failures and loops through a re-plan cycle before retry.
        • Safe postponement now requires a logged follow-up note before completion to preserve evidence continuity.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: meteor tally board ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • planisphere star chart ×1
        • meteor tally board ×1
      • Processes used:
        • observe-meteor-shower
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1
          • Consumes: none
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      13) Track a Visiting Comet (astronomy/comet-tracking)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/comet-tracking
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/meteor-shower
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • chart-route → "Comet path is clear; ready to log." - basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
        • quick-route → "I can place the comet relative to fixed stars." - basic telescope ×1, camera tripod ×1
        • log-track → "Track logged with timestamp and star references." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • choose-route introduces main and alternate setup paths before log evidence.
        • recovery enforces dark-path footing and glare safety checks with retry or safe-reschedule exits.
        • Safe-reschedule completion requires existing mission-log evidence, preventing bypass of the comet track record gate.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: comet drift comparison sheet ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • planisphere star chart ×1
        • comet drift comparison sheet ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      14) Locate the North Star (astronomy/north-star)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/north-star
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/constellations
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Show both routes." - constellation sketch set ×1
        • pointer-route → "Polaris is stable and the heading is repeatable." - planisphere star chart ×1, constellation sketch set ×1
        • tripod-route → "Alignment note captured and Polaris confirmed." - Polaris alignment note ×1, basic telescope ×1
        • log-evidence → "Evidence logged and verified." - mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1, mission log entry ×1, Polaris alignment note ×1
        • recovery → "Unsafe tonight; log a caution closeout." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • choose-route splits into pointer-star and tripod-assisted acquisition paths before evidence logging.
        • recovery enforces footing/light-discipline checks, then loops to route selection for deterministic retry handling.
        • Unsafe nights can only close out after a mission-log entry exists, so recovery cannot bypass evidence logging.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: north-star alignment card ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • constellation sketch set ×1
        • north-star alignment card ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • mark-polaris-alignment
          • Requires: constellation sketch set ×1, basic telescope ×1, camera tripod ×1, red flashlight ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: Polaris alignment note ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      15) Observe the Orion Nebula (astronomy/orion-nebula)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/orion-nebula
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/andromeda
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Give me both approaches." - planisphere star chart ×1, constellation sketch set ×1
        • belt-route → "Nebula structure is visible and steady." - planisphere star chart ×1, basic telescope ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • wide-route → "Glow confirmed after refocus." - basic telescope ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • log-observation → "Log entry ready for interpretation." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
        • interpret → "Interpretation complete and reproducible." - feather quill ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • recovery → "Conditions unsafe/poor; close with a deferred-session note." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • choose-route introduces belt-hop and wide-field strategies before evidence gating.
        • recovery handles dew, glare, and weather degradation with a mandatory retry loop back to route selection.
        • interpret blocks completion until artifact quality is verified and routes uncertain runs back to recovery.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: orion nebula glow sketch ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Venus phase sketch ×1
        • orion nebula glow sketch ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      16) Planetary Alignment (astronomy/planetary-alignment)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/planetary-alignment
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/north-star
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • chart-route → "Planisphere and telescope are ready for capture." - basic telescope ×1
        • quick-route → "Order matches prediction; move to evidence capture." - basic telescope ×1, constellation sketch set ×1
        • capture → "Evidence logged; move to interpretation." - mission log entry ×1, mission logbook ×1
        • interpret → "Yes-logged order is consistent and uncertainty is documented." - mission log entry ×1, basic telescope ×1
        • recovery → "Unsafe window tonight; finish with a logged caution note." - mission logbook ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • plan now branches to a chart-first main route and a quick-confirm alternate route.
        • interpret blocks finish on inconsistent evidence and routes to recovery.
        • recovery enforces stand-down checks (footing/weather/glare) before retry or caution closeout.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: planetary alignment witness chart ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Polaris alignment note ×1
        • planetary alignment witness chart ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      17) Track a Satellite Pass (astronomy/satellite-pass)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/satellite-pass
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/meteor-shower
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • plan → "Plan recorded and route is clear." - mission logbook ×1, basic telescope ×1, seasonal star hop plan ×1
        • safety-preflight → "Preflight complete and hazard check passed." - basic telescope ×1, seasonal star hop plan ×1
        • weather-hold → "Sky cleared enough-run preflight before setup." - seasonal star hop plan ×1, basic telescope ×1
        • setup → "Setup is stable and ready." - basic telescope ×1, constellation sketch set ×1
        • observe → "Pass observed with full notes." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
        • interpret → "All fields logged and coherent." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • safety-preflight is a mandatory operational check between planning and setup.
        • weather-hold provides seeing/weather fallback and routes through preflight before setup.
        • classify-anomaly separates tracking drift, weather interruption, and persistent safety hazards before retry/abort.
        • troubleshoot enforces a realignment retry loop that returns through preflight before completion.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: satellite pass classification notes ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • planisphere star chart ×1
        • satellite pass classification notes ×1
      • Processes used:
        • draft-seasonal-star-plan
          • Requires: planisphere star chart ×1, red flashlight ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: seasonal star hop plan ×1
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      18) Spot Saturn's Rings (astronomy/saturn-rings)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/saturn-rings
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/basic-telescope
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Brief me on both routes." - planisphere star chart ×1, basic telescope ×1
        • chart-route → "Ring plane resolved clearly." - planisphere star chart ×1, basic telescope ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • focus-route → "Focus lock holds and the rings are visible." - basic telescope ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • log-observation → "Log entry complete." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
        • interpret → "Interpretation passes; session is reproducible." - feather quill ×1, red flashlight ×1
        • recovery → "Unsafe conditions persist; close with a caution log." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • choose-route provides chart-first and focus-first acquisition branches.
        • recovery enforces tripod stability, footing, and lighting safety checks before any retry.
        • interpret prevents finish bypasses by routing uncertain captures back through recovery.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: saturn ring division sketch ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • ISS pass log ×1
        • saturn ring division sketch ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      19) Capture Star Trails (astronomy/star-trails)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/star-trails
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/planetary-alignment
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Seasonal plan drafted and gear list confirmed." - planisphere star chart ×1, red flashlight ×1, mission logbook ×1
        • plan → "Polar alignment confirmed and rig locked." - seasonal star hop plan ×1, red flashlight ×1, digital camera ×1, camera tripod ×1
        • setup → "Stack ready for interpretation review." - polar-aligned camera rig ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
        • interpret → "Pass: trails are continuous and drift stayed in bounds." - polar-aligned camera rig ×1, stacked star trail photo ×1
        • interval-plan → "Burst stack prepared for interpretation." - polar-aligned camera rig ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
        • recovery → "Unsafe window tonight; log the partial and stand down." - stacked star trail photo ×1
        • finish → "Save to the observing log." - stacked star trail photo ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • start, plan, setup, and interval-plan use explicit type: process execution steps with separate gated continuation options.
        • setup now branches between full-length captures and interval-plan burst strategy when seeing is unstable.
        • Both capture strategies gate advancement through capture-star-trail-stack evidence before interpretation.
        • setup can route to recovery on condensation/cloud/battery failures.
        • interpret adds explicit pass/fail evidence checks before completion.
        • recovery loops back to planning only after tripod/lens/safe-path checks.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: star trail composition plan ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • dUSD ×100
        • star trail composition plan ×1
      • Processes used:
        • draft-seasonal-star-plan
          • Requires: planisphere star chart ×1, red flashlight ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: seasonal star hop plan ×1
        • align-star-trail-rig
          • Requires: seasonal star hop plan ×1, digital camera ×1, camera tripod ×1, red flashlight ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: polar-aligned camera rig ×1
        • capture-star-trail-stack
          • Requires: polar-aligned camera rig ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: stacked star trail photo ×1

      20) Sketch Sunspots (astronomy/sunspot-sketch)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/sunspot-sketch
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/saturn-rings
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • safety-brief → "Safety controls are in place." - basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1
        • chart-align → "Projection disk is crisp and stable." - constellation sketch set ×1
        • shadow-align → "Shadow minimized; projection stable." - basic telescope ×1
        • capture → "Sketch and notes are complete." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1, feather quill ×1
        • interpret → "All required fields are present." - mission logbook ×1, mission log entry ×1
        • recovery → "Unsafe conditions persist-log a no-observation day and finish." - mission logbook ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • setup branches between chart-assisted and shadow-minimization alignment strategies.
        • recovery enforces stand-down when overheating or bystander-safety issues appear and loops to safety-brief.
        • interpret requires structured sketch evidence before finish and sends missing fields back to recovery.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: sunspot transit notebook page ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Venus phase sketch ×1
        • sunspot transit notebook page ×1
      • Processes used:
        • identify-constellations
          • Requires: basic telescope ×1, planisphere star chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: constellation sketch set ×1
        • write-mission-log-entry
          • Requires: mission logbook ×1, feather quill ×1
          • Consumes: bottle of black ink ×0.05
          • Creates: mission log entry ×1

      21) Observe Venus's Phases (astronomy/venus-phases)

      • Quest link: /quests/astronomy/venus-phases
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: astronomy/saturn-rings
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Ready to aim." - planisphere star chart ×1, basic telescope ×1
        • plan → "Timing locked-let's observe." - Venus observation window ×1
        • view → "Phase recorded with date and time." - Venus phase sketch ×1
        • interpret → "Measured fraction is within the 20%-60% target band." - Venus phase sketch ×1
      • Troubleshooting and safety flow:
        • view now branches to recheck when seeing is unstable.
        • interpret enforces pass/fail bounds (20%-60% illuminated fraction) and routes out-of-range results to corrective re-test loops (recheck → plan/view).
        • recheck archives failed evidence with reset-venus-phase-sketch before retesting to keep final proof deterministic.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: venus phase progression card ×1 (granted in finish via "Record and archive…" option)
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Venus phase sketch ×1
        • venus phase progression card ×1
      • Processes used:
        • plan-venus-window
          • Requires: planisphere star chart ×1, smartphone ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: Venus observation window ×1
        • sketch-venus-phase
          • Requires: Venus observation window ×1, basic telescope ×1, mission logbook ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: Venus phase sketch ×1
        • reset-venus-phase-sketch
          • Requires: Venus phase sketch ×1
          • Consumes: Venus phase sketch ×1
          • Creates: none

      QA flow notes

      • Cross-quest dependencies: follow quest unlocks in order; each quest above lists exact requiresQuests and inventory gates that must be present before completion paths appear.
      • Progression integrity checks: verify each process-backed step can be completed either by running the process or by satisfying the documented continuation gate items.
      • Known pitfalls: repeated processes may generate stackable logs or outputs; validate minimum item counts on continuation options before skipping process steps.