SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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=> Stable bright night with moderate seeing. Some engineering time from the evening and many science blocks after that.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x4) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-2-SCI-030 P2 RSS (Identifying which heluum-rich hot subdwarfs are binaries)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x3) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-29
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl (backup link test)
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl (backup link test)
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Summary
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=> Stable bright night with good and moderate seeing. Many high priority blocks were observed altogether with low-priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-2-SCI-030 P1 HRS (Identifying which heluum-rich hot subdwarfs are binaries)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (x2) (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-007 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
2020-2-SCI-007 P4 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2020-2-SCI-011 P4 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
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Monday, March 29, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-28
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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=> Whole night lost due to weather.
=> Weekly calibrations were done.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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=> Whole night lost due to weather.
=> Weekly calibrations were done.
No science data taken.
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-27
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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=> Bright night with rising humidity. Telescope was closed due to humidiy at about midnight. Some engineering tests were done from the evening.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-2-SCI-007 P4 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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=> Bright night with rising humidity. Telescope was closed due to humidiy at about midnight. Some engineering tests were done from the evening.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-2-SCI-007 P4 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-26
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others: Keith at the beginnign night, Francois, Jonothan et al. during alignment
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Summary
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=> Total was lost due to bad weather
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others: Keith at the beginnign night, Francois, Jonothan et al. during alignment
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Summary
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=> Total was lost due to bad weather
No science data taken.
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Friday, March 26, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-25
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others: Stephan with zoom session to show guidance. Many people at SALT room and by zoom.
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Summary
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=> Very stable bright-dark night with sub-arcsec seeing most of the time. Unfortunately, some clouds came close to the morning twilight during dark time. Many blocks were observed, but most of them are low priorities.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-SCI-030 P1 HRS (Identifying which heluum-rich hot subdwarfs are binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2020-2-SCI-008 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (x2) (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x3) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2020-2-SCI-007 P4 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
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SO: Thea
Others: Stephan with zoom session to show guidance. Many people at SALT room and by zoom.
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Summary
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=> Very stable bright-dark night with sub-arcsec seeing most of the time. Unfortunately, some clouds came close to the morning twilight during dark time. Many blocks were observed, but most of them are low priorities.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-SCI-030 P1 HRS (Identifying which heluum-rich hot subdwarfs are binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2020-2-SCI-008 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (x2) (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x3) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2020-2-SCI-007 P4 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-24
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others: Meloni, Jono, Francois from the evening to check alignment
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Summary
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=> Very stable grey-dark night with sub-arcsec seeing practically all the time. Many different blocks were observed, mainly high priorities
Science data taken for:
2020-2-SCI-029 P1 RSS (x2) (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-2-SCI-016 P1 RSS (Rutgers TAC discretionary time)
2018-1-MLT-004 P1 SCAM (Dark energy and the expansion rate of the Universe from quasar monitoring.)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Stellar populations in dusty, green-valley galaxies.)
2020-2-SCI-036 P2 RSS (Spectropolarimetry of Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2020-2-SCI-014 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-2-SCI-040 P3 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
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SO: Thea
Others: Meloni, Jono, Francois from the evening to check alignment
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Summary
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=> Very stable grey-dark night with sub-arcsec seeing practically all the time. Many different blocks were observed, mainly high priorities
Science data taken for:
2020-2-SCI-029 P1 RSS (x2) (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-2-SCI-016 P1 RSS (Rutgers TAC discretionary time)
2018-1-MLT-004 P1 SCAM (Dark energy and the expansion rate of the Universe from quasar monitoring.)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Stellar populations in dusty, green-valley galaxies.)
2020-2-SCI-036 P2 RSS (Spectropolarimetry of Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2020-2-SCI-014 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-2-SCI-040 P3 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-23
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
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Summary
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Weather kept us closed for the night.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-22
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
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Summary
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We had a frustrating time battling the mirror tonight. We needed to align 3 times due to segments sticking out.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-006 P1 RSS (Measuring the halos of super spirals)
2016-2-COM-001 P1 RSS (Polarimetry test proposal)
2020-2-SCI-012 P1 HRS (Tracing the temperature evolution of the central stars of planetary nebulae.)
2020-2-SCI-011 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2020-1-MLT-007 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
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Monday, March 22, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-21
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Timmy and Thabelo (mirror issues)
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Timmy and Thabelo (mirror issues)
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Summary
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Mirror troubles cost us a part of the night. However we managed to observe a number of blocks with mixed priorities. We also got closed due to humidity close to the end of the night.
Science data taken for:
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-1-SCI-041 P1 RSS (Confirmation and redshift determination of galaxy clusters.)
2020-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Study of extraplanar diffuse ionized gas in moderately inclined galaxies.)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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Sunday, March 21, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-20
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Thabelo, Deneys
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Thabelo, Deneys
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Summary
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We managed to complete 3 blocks before humidity closed around 11pm.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
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Saturday, March 20, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-19
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Tmmy, Thabelo
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Tmmy, Thabelo
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few blocks before humidity closed us around midnight. We opened again an hour to morning twilight.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-006 P1 RSS (Measuring the halos of super spirals)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-2-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Spectral study of the outer XUV-disks in S0 galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-007 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
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Friday, March 19, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-18
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Timmy (EDS and lights), Keith, Xola, Thabelo, Paul B, Deneys
SO: Veronica
Others: Timmy (EDS and lights), Keith, Xola, Thabelo, Paul B, Deneys
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Summary
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We had a frustrating night at SALT with a network switch preventing us from observing. We also did some engineering tests at the beginning of the night.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Spectral study of the outer XUV-disks in S0 galaxies)
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-17
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Alexei, Xola (for training)
SO: Veronica
Others: Alexei, Xola (for training)
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Summary
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We had a good evening, the seeing was stable and we complete various blocks of mixed priorities.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2020-2-SCI-038 P1 RSS (The SAGA Survey)
2020-2-SCI-024 P1 RSS (Star Formation Histories of stellar bridges, tidal tails and a bar in NGC 4410 group.)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-1-MLT-004 P1 SCAM (Dark energy and the expansion rate of the Universe from quasar monitoring.)
2020-2-SCI-036 P2 RSS (Spectropolarimetry of Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-SCI-033 P2 RSS (x2) (Properties of ionized gas in galaxies with deeply dust-obscured nuclei.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-SCI-021 P2 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-16
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others: Keith, Timmy, Qola
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Summary
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We only managed a few mostly high priority blocks and some engineering tests and work, before the humidity closed us for the night.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
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SO: Thea
Others: Keith, Timmy, Qola
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Summary
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We only managed a few mostly high priority blocks and some engineering tests and work, before the humidity closed us for the night.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-15
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Lost the whole night due to bad weather (high humidity + cloud cover).
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Lost the whole night due to bad weather (high humidity + cloud cover).
No science data taken.
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Monday, March 15, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-14
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Lost the whole night due to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Lost the whole night due to weather.
No science data taken.
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-13
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others: Nico, Richard
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Summary
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Lost the whole night due to thick clouds.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others: Nico, Richard
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Summary
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Lost the whole night due to thick clouds.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-12
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Keith (for pointing tests)
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Summary
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We were able to observe high priority targets due to the good seeing and mostly clear skies, until early in the morning when the thick clouds come over.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2020-1-MLT-009 P1 RSS (Studying the amount of gas in galaxy groups)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2020-2-SCI-019 P1 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2020-2-SCI-034 P1 RSS (Revealing Physical Properties of Emission-Line Galaxies at z<0.4 )
2020-2-SCI-021 P2 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Keith (for pointing tests)
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Summary
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We were able to observe high priority targets due to the good seeing and mostly clear skies, until early in the morning when the thick clouds come over.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2020-1-MLT-009 P1 RSS (Studying the amount of gas in galaxy groups)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2020-2-SCI-019 P1 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2020-2-SCI-034 P1 RSS (Revealing Physical Properties of Emission-Line Galaxies at z<0.4 )
2020-2-SCI-021 P2 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
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Friday, March 12, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-11
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Jonathan & Richard (mirror), Nico (closing telescope), Stephen & Deneys (RSS Guider), Dylan, Melanie, Kahthryn
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Summary
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We managed to observe a wide range of priorities tonight. We could not fully take advantage of the great seeing due to various problems and the thick cloud hovering around for most of the night.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2020-2-SCI-007 P4 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Jonathan & Richard (mirror), Nico (closing telescope), Stephen & Deneys (RSS Guider), Dylan, Melanie, Kahthryn
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Summary
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We managed to observe a wide range of priorities tonight. We could not fully take advantage of the great seeing due to various problems and the thick cloud hovering around for most of the night.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2020-2-SCI-007 P4 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-10
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Richard, Paul (for EDS/BMS problem)
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Summary
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No observations tonight due to bad weather (rain, clouds and high humidity).
No science data taken.
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SO: Veronica
Others: Richard, Paul (for EDS/BMS problem)
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Summary
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No observations tonight due to bad weather (rain, clouds and high humidity).
No science data taken.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-09
SA: Lee
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-08
SA: Lee
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Jonathan
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Summary
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Some productive work on the mirror during the early bad weather and a good mirror alignment allowed us to get through some high priority blocks when the cloud cleared. We had thin cloud but good seeing for most of the night, with patches of thick cloud thrown in for good measure.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2020-2-SCI-024 P1 RSS (Star Formation Histories of stellar bridges, tidal tails and a bar in NGC 4410 group.)
2020-2-SCI-017 P2 RSS (Monitoring the spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Jonathan
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Summary
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Some productive work on the mirror during the early bad weather and a good mirror alignment allowed us to get through some high priority blocks when the cloud cleared. We had thin cloud but good seeing for most of the night, with patches of thick cloud thrown in for good measure.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2020-2-SCI-024 P1 RSS (Star Formation Histories of stellar bridges, tidal tails and a bar in NGC 4410 group.)
2020-2-SCI-017 P2 RSS (Monitoring the spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
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Monday, March 8, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-07
SA: Lee
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Moses, Etienne
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Summary
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Night cut short by slow moving, thick cloud. Some engineering tests at the start of the night meant only a few blocks were observed tonight.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2020-2-SCI-021 P2 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Moses, Etienne
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Summary
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Night cut short by slow moving, thick cloud. Some engineering tests at the start of the night meant only a few blocks were observed tonight.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2020-2-SCI-021 P2 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
2020-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
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Sunday, March 7, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-06
SA: Lee
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
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Summary
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A full night of very good seeing, put to good use with several high priority blocks completed, including a SNe ToO and a DDT observation. We couldn't appreciate the seeing to it's fullest, because of problems with stray mirror segments and focus.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2020-2-SCI-021 P1 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2018-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study of unclassified extragalactic NuSTAR serendipitous sources)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-2-SCI-036 P2 RSS (Spectropolarimetry of Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-SCI-014 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-2-SCI-011 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Xola
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Summary
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A full night of very good seeing, put to good use with several high priority blocks completed, including a SNe ToO and a DDT observation. We couldn't appreciate the seeing to it's fullest, because of problems with stray mirror segments and focus.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2020-2-SCI-021 P1 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2018-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study of unclassified extragalactic NuSTAR serendipitous sources)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-2-SCI-036 P2 RSS (Spectropolarimetry of Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-SCI-014 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-2-SCI-011 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
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Saturday, March 6, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-05
SA: Lee
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Richard
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Summary
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Tonight was dominated by mirror problems, which took several hours from our night. The seeing was again very good, and we observed a few high priority blocks between the issues.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2020-2-SCI-021 P1 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-1-MLT-002 P3 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Richard
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Summary
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Tonight was dominated by mirror problems, which took several hours from our night. The seeing was again very good, and we observed a few high priority blocks between the issues.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-DDT-004 P1 HRS (Confirming the rigidly rotating magnetosphere in Trumpler 16-26)
2020-2-SCI-021 P1 RSS (Study of the properties of green valley galaxies with high star formation rates)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-1-MLT-002 P3 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-04
SA: Lee
SO: Veronica
Others: Nico, Xola, Moses, Danièl, Alexei, Deneys
SO: Veronica
Others: Nico, Xola, Moses, Danièl, Alexei, Deneys
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Summary
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Night cut short by high humidity after the wind swung SE. Some high priority blocks were completed before this, along with several twilight tests.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2016-2-COM-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Polarimetry test proposal)
2020-2-SCI-017 P1 RSS (Monitoring the spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2020-2-SCI-035 P3 RSS (A MeerKAT radio and SALT optical spectro-polarimetry survey of mCVs)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-03
SA: Lee
SO: Veronica
Others: Nico, Thea, Xola
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Summary
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A reasonable night weather wise, with 9 blocks completed of mixed priority. First night on the job for Xola, the new SO - welcome!!
Science data taken for:
2020-2-DDT-003 P1 RSS (A unique candidate for RCrb type star )
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-2-SCI-024 P3 RSS (Star Formation Histories of stellar bridges, tidal tails and a bar in NGC 4410 group.)
2020-2-SCI-035 P3 RSS (A MeerKAT radio and SALT optical spectro-polarimetry survey of mCVs)
2020-2-SCI-006 P3 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Nico, Thea, Xola
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Summary
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A reasonable night weather wise, with 9 blocks completed of mixed priority. First night on the job for Xola, the new SO - welcome!!
Science data taken for:
2020-2-DDT-003 P1 RSS (A unique candidate for RCrb type star )
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-2-SCI-024 P3 RSS (Star Formation Histories of stellar bridges, tidal tails and a bar in NGC 4410 group.)
2020-2-SCI-035 P3 RSS (A MeerKAT radio and SALT optical spectro-polarimetry survey of mCVs)
2020-2-SCI-006 P3 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-02
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl
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Summary
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Mostly excellent seeing tonight, allowing us to do a few high priority targets despite the bright moon. Twelve blocks done in total.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2020-2-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Tracking Accretion Flows via BLR Emission in Changing-Look Active Galactic Nuclei)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2020-2-SCI-040 P3 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2020-2-MLT-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Follow-up of rare SB4 discovered in Gaia-ESO, GALAH and APOGEE)
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Night Log 2021-03-01
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl, Encarni
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl, Encarni
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather. Some closed dome tests carried out.
No science data taken.
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Monday, March 1, 2021
Night Log 2021-02-28
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others:
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Weather kept us close for the night, but we did manage to complete some important closed dome tests.
No science data taken.
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