SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others: Jonathan to help with RSS
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Summary
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=> Unstable night with good seeing, but clouds coming from West. Were closed by clouds before twilight. Many high priority blocks were observed anyway.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-025 P1 RSS (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-2-MLT-003 P3 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P4 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
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Monday, May 31, 2021
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-29
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather.
=> Weekly calibrations were taken.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather.
=> Weekly calibrations were taken.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-28
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Night lost due to weather
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Night lost due to weather
No science data taken.
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Friday, May 28, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-27
SA: Alexei
SO: Fred
Others: Xola was SO
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Summary
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=> Very unstable night at the beginning with strong wind and many clouds. started to be better after midnight. Many blocks of different priorities were observed.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Tracing the trajectory of a bright binary star system)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
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SO: Fred
Others: Xola was SO
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Summary
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=> Very unstable night at the beginning with strong wind and many clouds. started to be better after midnight. Many blocks of different priorities were observed.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Tracing the trajectory of a bright binary star system)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-26
SA: Alexei
SO: Techops
Others: Xola
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Summary
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=> The combination of bright moon and thick cloud is a very bad combination. We observed bright HRS targets and lower priority blocks. Were closed during long periods of time because clouds.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x3) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-MLT-003 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-MLT-004 P4 HRS (Long term programme: searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Techops
Others: Xola
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Summary
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=> The combination of bright moon and thick cloud is a very bad combination. We observed bright HRS targets and lower priority blocks. Were closed during long periods of time because clouds.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x3) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-MLT-003 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-MLT-004 P4 HRS (Long term programme: searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere)
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-25
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Xola, Keith
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Summary
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Another very productive night given the terrible weather we had. High humidity closed us for a few hours, but we could reopen and observe through some thick cloud. A mix of high and low priority blocks observed.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x4) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Tracing the trajectory of a bright binary star system)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-004 P4 HRS (Long term programme: searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-008 P4 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
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SO: Thea
Others: Xola, Keith
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Summary
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Another very productive night given the terrible weather we had. High humidity closed us for a few hours, but we could reopen and observe through some thick cloud. A mix of high and low priority blocks observed.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x4) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Tracing the trajectory of a bright binary star system)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-004 P4 HRS (Long term programme: searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere)
2020-1-MLT-002 P4 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-008 P4 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-24
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The combination of bright moon and thick cloud cover meant we were mostly restricted to observing bright HRS targets and lower priority blocks. Despite this, a total of 23 blocks were observed with very little weather downtime.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (x2) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x9) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2018-2-MLT-003 P3 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-015 P3 HRS (x2) (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x2) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x4) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The combination of bright moon and thick cloud cover meant we were mostly restricted to observing bright HRS targets and lower priority blocks. Despite this, a total of 23 blocks were observed with very little weather downtime.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (x2) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x9) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2018-2-MLT-003 P3 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-015 P3 HRS (x2) (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x2) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x4) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
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Monday, May 24, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-23
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We had a very productive bright moon night, with no tech downtime. The seeing was a little below average in the second part of the night, but we had good IQ throughout. A large number of blocks were observed, many of which were high priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-003 P1 HRS (Searching for pulsations in Ap stars @dlhwp)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-018 P3 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We had a very productive bright moon night, with no tech downtime. The seeing was a little below average in the second part of the night, but we had good IQ throughout. A large number of blocks were observed, many of which were high priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-003 P1 HRS (Searching for pulsations in Ap stars @dlhwp)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-018 P3 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-22
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Keith
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Summary
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A productive night with mostly clear conditions and average seeing. We struggled with IQ and focus and had some technical issues with the dome and TCS, but completed 19 blocks in total.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2021-1-SCI-004 P2 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
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SO: Thea
Others: Keith
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Summary
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A productive night with mostly clear conditions and average seeing. We struggled with IQ and focus and had some technical issues with the dome and TCS, but completed 19 blocks in total.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2021-1-SCI-004 P2 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-21
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Friday, May 21, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-20
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-19
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Keith (PCON/PDET errors)
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Summary
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Thick cloud and high winds prevented us from opening for most of the night. Some tech issues occurred, but were dealt with mostly during weather downtime. We completed 7 blocks of high priority between the bad weather.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
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SO: Thea
Others: Keith (PCON/PDET errors)
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Summary
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Thick cloud and high winds prevented us from opening for most of the night. Some tech issues occurred, but were dealt with mostly during weather downtime. We completed 7 blocks of high priority between the bad weather.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-18
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe a number of high priority blocks although the high winds kept us closed for a few hours in the middle of the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x5) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-004 P2 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe a number of high priority blocks although the high winds kept us closed for a few hours in the middle of the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x5) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-004 P2 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-17
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A rather interesting night with loadshedding in Sutherland and here at home and having to use my phone as the connection to the telescopes. Managed to get some high priority blocks done through it all with very little downtime in the end.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-024 P1 HRS (Tracing variations in three massive young stellar objects in M17)
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2021-1-SCI-004 P2 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-001 P2 HRS (Study of central stars of circumstellar nebulae discovered with modern infrared space telescopes)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A rather interesting night with loadshedding in Sutherland and here at home and having to use my phone as the connection to the telescopes. Managed to get some high priority blocks done through it all with very little downtime in the end.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-024 P1 HRS (Tracing variations in three massive young stellar objects in M17)
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2021-1-SCI-004 P2 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-001 P2 HRS (Study of central stars of circumstellar nebulae discovered with modern infrared space telescopes)
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Monday, May 17, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-16
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Managed to get a few blocks observed but most of the night was spent closed due to high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Managed to get a few blocks observed but most of the night was spent closed due to high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-15
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Bad weather had us closed for the entire night.
No science data taken.
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Bad weather had us closed for the entire night.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-14
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few high priority blocks at the start of the night but not have the best of conditions with some clouds and bad seeing. The second half of the night we were closed due to high winds.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Tracing the trajectory of a bright binary star system)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few high priority blocks at the start of the night but not have the best of conditions with some clouds and bad seeing. The second half of the night we were closed due to high winds.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Tracing the trajectory of a bright binary star system)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 HRS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
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Friday, May 14, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-13
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Another good stable night with a large number of high priority targets observed. Minor technical downtime, but slow network connections made some acquisitions very long.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (x2) (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (x2) (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-018 P2 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Another good stable night with a large number of high priority targets observed. Minor technical downtime, but slow network connections made some acquisitions very long.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (x2) (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (x2) (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-018 P2 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-12
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A good night with mostly high priority blocks observed. A few technical problems and some engineering test also took up some time during the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-DDT-001 P0 RSS (Understanding the nature of the galaxies hosting the ultra strong MgII absorption)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2021-1-SCI-009 P2 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A good night with mostly high priority blocks observed. A few technical problems and some engineering test also took up some time during the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-DDT-001 P0 RSS (Understanding the nature of the galaxies hosting the ultra strong MgII absorption)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2021-1-SCI-009 P2 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-11
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others: Richard, E10
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Summary
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Another night with good seeing where we observed many high priority targets.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (x2) (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-018 P2 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
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SO: Thea
Others: Richard, E10
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Summary
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Another night with good seeing where we observed many high priority targets.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (x2) (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-018 P2 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-10
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others: Jonathan, Richard, Keith
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Summary
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We managed to have a very productive night with only high priority blocks observed, despite RSS being unavailable.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x5) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-009 P2 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
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SO: Thea
Others: Jonathan, Richard, Keith
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Summary
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We managed to have a very productive night with only high priority blocks observed, despite RSS being unavailable.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x5) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-009 P2 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-09
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We had a very productive night, observing only high priority targets and doing some engineering tests. Sky was was clear and the seeing was excellent.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x3) (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2018-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (x3) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We had a very productive night, observing only high priority targets and doing some engineering tests. Sky was was clear and the seeing was excellent.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x3) (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2018-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (x3) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
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Sunday, May 9, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-08
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others: Nico, SAMMI's Notepad
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Summary
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Great seeing, thin cloud tonight and we had a very productive night, with lots of high priority targets observed (including a few P0s), despite the fibre link being down.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2018-2-MLT-003 P2 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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SO: Thea
Others: Nico, SAMMI's Notepad
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Summary
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Great seeing, thin cloud tonight and we had a very productive night, with lots of high priority targets observed (including a few P0s), despite the fibre link being down.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2018-2-MLT-003 P2 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Saturday, May 8, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-07
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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Friday, May 7, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-06
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few high priority targets but most of the night was lost due to multiple closures due to bad weather.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few high priority targets but most of the night was lost due to multiple closures due to bad weather.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-05
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others: Richard
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few high priority blocks at the beginning and right at the end of the night. A large part of the night was lost due to high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-SCI-018 P1 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
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SO: Thea
Others: Richard
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few high priority blocks at the beginning and right at the end of the night. A large part of the night was lost due to high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-SCI-018 P1 HRS (Understanding the nucloesynthesis of heavy elements)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-04
SA: Danièl
SO: Fred
Others: Paul Rabe and guests, Timmy, Bryne, Petri, MInna
SO: Fred
Others: Paul Rabe and guests, Timmy, Bryne, Petri, MInna
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Summary
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Sutherland received some much needed rain. Thick clouds prevented us from opening early, around midnight the skies cleared but tracker problems prevented us from observing. The clouds closed us again for the rest of the night.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-03
SA: Danièl
SO: Fred
Others: Moses, Petri
SO: Fred
Others: Moses, Petri
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Summary
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We managed to complete urgent engineering tests and 2 science observations before the clouds closed us for the night.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-016 P1 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
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Monday, May 3, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-02
SA: Danièl
SO: Fred
Others: Anthony, Timmy, Bryne
SO: Fred
Others: Anthony, Timmy, Bryne
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Summary
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Apart from a slitmask issue at the start of the night, we managed to complete quite a few blocks.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2018-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-009 P1 HRS (x3) (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Study of extraplanar diffuse ionized gas in moderately inclined galaxies.)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
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Sunday, May 2, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-01
SA: Danièl
SO: Fred
Others: Timmy & Thabelo (slitmask), Anthony
SO: Fred
Others: Timmy & Thabelo (slitmask), Anthony
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Summary
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Apart from some technical troubles at the start of the night, we managed to observe quite a few high priority blocks. The seeing was also very stable tonight.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-009 P1 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-018 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Night Log 2021-04-30
SA: Danièl
SO: Fred
Others: Deneys (for QCPC and EDS), Thabelo, Bryne
SO: Fred
Others: Deneys (for QCPC and EDS), Thabelo, Bryne
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Summary
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We had a few technical glitches at the start of the night. We managed to observe 9 blocks before we closed due to high humidity. We managed to open up again about 2 hours before morning twilight.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study of unclassified extragalactic NuSTAR serendipitous sources)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-007 P2 RSS (x2) (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2020-1-MLT-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2019-2-MLT-004 P3 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-1-MLT-002 P3 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-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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