SA: Rudi
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The weather kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-28
SA: Rudi
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Rainy weather kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Rainy weather kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Monday, June 28, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-27
SA: Rudi
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to squeeze in a few blocks tonight, but we were closed for most of it due to high winds.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x2) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2018-2-MLT-003 P3 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to squeeze in a few blocks tonight, but we were closed for most of it due to high winds.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x2) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2018-2-MLT-003 P3 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
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Sunday, June 27, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-26
SA: Rudi
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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High humidity kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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High humidity kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, June 26, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-25
SA: Rudi
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The weather had us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The weather had us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Friday, June 25, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-24
SA: Rudi
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A relatively good night with no technical problems. The seeing was quite variable for most of the night due to the thin clouds and bright moon.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-002 P1 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-003 P2 HRS (Searching for pulsations in Ap stars @dlhwp)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
2021-1-MLT-003 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A relatively good night with no technical problems. The seeing was quite variable for most of the night due to the thin clouds and bright moon.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-002 P1 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-003 P2 HRS (Searching for pulsations in Ap stars @dlhwp)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
2021-1-MLT-003 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-23
SA: Rudi
SO: Thea
Others: Bryne, Keith
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Summary
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Clouds and high humidity prevented us from opening up tonight.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others: Bryne, Keith
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Summary
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Clouds and high humidity prevented us from opening up tonight.
No science data taken.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-22
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
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.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-21
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Encarni
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Summary
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Most of the night was lost to wind. We did a full set of HRS calibrations and only managed a single observation before the wind forced us to close.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
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SO: Xola
Others: Encarni
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Summary
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Most of the night was lost to wind. We did a full set of HRS calibrations and only managed a single observation before the wind forced us to close.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
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Monday, June 21, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-20
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Thea
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Summary
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A night with fairly good seeing which turned around to unstable towards to the morning.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (x2) (Finding young stars and their planets)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (x9) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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SO: Xola
Others: Thea
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Summary
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A night with fairly good seeing which turned around to unstable towards to the morning.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (x2) (Finding young stars and their planets)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (x9) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Sunday, June 20, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-19
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Arlin, Thea
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Summary
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Another night with fairly stable seeing. We completed 16 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-006 P2 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (Finding young stars and their planets)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x6) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (x2) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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SO: Xola
Others: Arlin, Thea
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Summary
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Another night with fairly stable seeing. We completed 16 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-006 P2 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (Finding young stars and their planets)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x6) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (x2) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Saturday, June 19, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-18
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Encarni, Etienne fixed RSS filter got stuck
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Summary
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A productive night with fairly stable seeing and humidity. We observed 17 blocks with mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-MLT-005 P0 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-025 P3 RSS (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
2021-1-SCI-028 P3 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (x3) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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SO: Xola
Others: Encarni, Etienne fixed RSS filter got stuck
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Summary
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A productive night with fairly stable seeing and humidity. We observed 17 blocks with mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-MLT-005 P0 RSS (x2) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-025 P3 RSS (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
2021-1-SCI-028 P3 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (x3) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Friday, June 18, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-17
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Etienne, Arlin
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Summary
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We opened up at late part of the night but did not get data as we had problems with mini-OCS.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others: Etienne, Arlin
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Summary
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We opened up at late part of the night but did not get data as we had problems with mini-OCS.
No science data taken.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-16
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
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.
No science data taken.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-15
SA: Encarni
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to bad weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to bad weather.
No science data taken.
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Monday, June 14, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-13
SA: Encarni
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The night started clear with reasonable seeing, but around 12:30 it got cloudy with poor seeing.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (x2) (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-006 P2 RSS (x2) (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-032 P4 RSS (Building a sample of AGN-dust dominated galaxies)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The night started clear with reasonable seeing, but around 12:30 it got cloudy with poor seeing.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (x2) (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-006 P2 RSS (x2) (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
2021-1-SCI-032 P4 RSS (Building a sample of AGN-dust dominated galaxies)
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Sunday, June 13, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-12
SA: Encarni
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Lots of cloud at the beginning of the night and we even had to close for a while. It cleared after ~2am. Unfortunately, a technical problem with RSS forced us to close at 4:40.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (x4) (Finding young stars and their planets)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Lots of cloud at the beginning of the night and we even had to close for a while. It cleared after ~2am. Unfortunately, a technical problem with RSS forced us to close at 4:40.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (x4) (Finding young stars and their planets)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Saturday, June 12, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-11
SA: Encarni
SO: Veronica
Others: Keith, Eben, Jono for the grating repairs
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Summary
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Quite a lot of clouds tonight and some urgent engineering tests when the clouds got too thick for science.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-018 P3 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2020-2-MLT-006 P4 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x3) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Keith, Eben, Jono for the grating repairs
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Summary
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Quite a lot of clouds tonight and some urgent engineering tests when the clouds got too thick for science.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-018 P3 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2020-2-MLT-006 P4 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x3) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Friday, June 11, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-10
SA: Encarni
SO: Veronica
Others: Keith to help with RSS. Moses and UW at the beginning of the night via zoom.
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Summary
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A very productive night with fairly good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Study of extraplanar diffuse ionized gas in moderately inclined galaxies.)
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Keith to help with RSS. Moses and UW at the beginning of the night via zoom.
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Summary
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A very productive night with fairly good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2020-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Study of extraplanar diffuse ionized gas in moderately inclined galaxies.)
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2020-2-MLT-006 P2 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-09
SA: Encarni
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A cloudy start to the night, with a couple of openings and closings until conditions stabilized at around 21:30 - mostly clear after that, with good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2020-2-MLT-002 P1 RSS (Spectral study of the outer XUV-disks in S0 galaxies)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2021-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A cloudy start to the night, with a couple of openings and closings until conditions stabilized at around 21:30 - mostly clear after that, with good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2020-2-MLT-002 P1 RSS (Spectral study of the outer XUV-disks in S0 galaxies)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2021-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-08
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others: Bryne, Keith, Encarni (handover)
SO: Thea
Others: Bryne, Keith, Encarni (handover)
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Summary
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We managed to observe only 1 block tonight.
The rest of the night was lost to thick clouds and high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-07
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others: Day crew working on RSS
SO: Thea
Others: Day crew working on RSS
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Summary
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Thick clouds kept us closed for the majority of the night, but we did manage to complete 4 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x3) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Monday, June 7, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-06
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others: Bryne, Johan
SO: Thea
Others: Bryne, Johan
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Summary
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We had another eventful night filled with with grating problems, but we did managed to complete quite a few blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (x2) (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-MLT-006 P1 RSS (Ascertaining stream membership of RR Lyrae and Type 2 Cepheids)
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
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Sunday, June 6, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-05
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others: Keith, Bryne
SO: Thea
Others: Keith, Bryne
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Summary
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We had a clear night with relatively stable seeing and almost no problems.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (x2) (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2020-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (SALT Spectroscopic Survey of IR 12MGS Seyfert Galaxies)
2020-2-MLT-002 P1 RSS (Spectral study of the outer XUV-disks in S0 galaxies)
2021-1-SCI-017 P1 RSS (Searching for shock-darkened asteroids)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2021-1-SCI-025 P2 RSS (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-028 P3 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
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Saturday, June 5, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-04
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others: Janus, Deneys, Bryne, Jono
SO: Thea
Others: Janus, Deneys, Bryne, Jono
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Summary
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SALT was very unhappy tonight and kept us busy on the problem solving front. Huge team effort to get to a point where we could observe again. Despite these issues we did managed to complete quite a few blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-007 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-025 P1 RSS (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2021-1-SCI-018 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-010 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of Emission Filaments)
2021-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Spectro-polarimetry of high-extinction targets behind the Coalsack )
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Friday, June 4, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-03
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others:
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The seeing was very variable tonight but stabilized later in the evening. Thick clouds also hampered observing a bit, but despite this we managed to complete a number of blocks.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2020-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Study of extraplanar diffuse ionized gas in moderately inclined galaxies.)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2021-1-SCI-015 P3 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x4) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-2-SCI-042 P3 RSS (Finding young stars and their planets)
2021-1-MLT-004 P4 HRS (Long term programme: searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere)
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)
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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-02
SA: Danièl
SO: Thea
Others: Nico, Bryne, Jono
SO: Thea
Others: Nico, Bryne, Jono
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Summary
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We managed to complete 1 block before thick clouds and high humidity closed us.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-01
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Most of the time was lost due to weather. Some high priority blocks were observed at the beginning of the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (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-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Most of the time was lost due to weather. Some high priority blocks were observed at the beginning of the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (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-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Night Log 2021-05-31
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather.
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.
No science data taken.
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