SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others: Arlin fixed RSS filter, thanks!
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Summary
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A relatively good night with stable seeing. We completed many blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-MLT-005 P0 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-030 P1 HRS (RV Followup of TESS Planet Candidates)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-019 P1 RSS (Optical spectroscopy of multi-phase gas detected in H-alpha and MeerKAT HI observations of Fornax A )
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
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-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-023 P2 RSS (Study of ionization levels in the outer regions of the SMC-N66 giant HII region)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-29
SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We did open just a bit late (but earlier than forecasted) due to high humidity and it turned out to be a good night with totally less humidity. We completed many blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-024 P1 HRS (Tracing variations in three massive young stellar objects in M17)
2020-2-MLT-009 P2 HRS (x3) (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x2) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
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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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We did open just a bit late (but earlier than forecasted) due to high humidity and it turned out to be a good night with totally less humidity. We completed many blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-024 P1 HRS (Tracing variations in three massive young stellar objects in M17)
2020-2-MLT-009 P2 HRS (x3) (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x2) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
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, July 29, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-28
SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others: Richard
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Summary
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Humidity kept us closed for almost the whole night but we did manage to complete one block.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-MLT-009 P1 HRS (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
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SO: Thea
Others: Richard
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Summary
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Humidity kept us closed for almost the whole night but we did manage to complete one block.
Science data taken for:
2020-2-MLT-009 P1 HRS (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-27
SA: Rudi
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Just managed to get a few blocks observed between high winds and high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Just managed to get a few blocks observed between high winds and high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-009 P3 HRS (Spectroscopically observing a pulsating star to form a RV curve @Simon_Ebo)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-26
SA: Rudi
SO: Xola
Others: Timmy
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Summary
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Lost a significant amount of time to a stuck shutter on RSS tonight which forced us to complete the rest of the night with HRS. We also closed a few times for high winds.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-015 P3 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-014 P4 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
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SO: Xola
Others: Timmy
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Summary
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Lost a significant amount of time to a stuck shutter on RSS tonight which forced us to complete the rest of the night with HRS. We also closed a few times for high winds.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-015 P3 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-014 P4 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
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Monday, July 26, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-25
SA: Rudi
SO: Xola
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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Another full night of observing with a few technical issues. The thin clouds we had all night forced us to observe mostly the brighter targets.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (x4) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-015 P3 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x4) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-MLT-003 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
2021-1-SCI-008 P4 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
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SO: Xola
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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Another full night of observing with a few technical issues. The thin clouds we had all night forced us to observe mostly the brighter targets.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (x4) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-015 P3 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x4) (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-MLT-003 P4 HRS (Chemically peculiar Am stars observed by TESS satellite on the southern sky.)
2021-1-SCI-008 P4 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
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Sunday, July 25, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-24
SA: Rudi
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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A full night with many blocks from all the priorities observed.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x5) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (x4) (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (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.)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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A full night with many blocks from all the priorities observed.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x5) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x4) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2021-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (x4) (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (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.)
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Saturday, July 24, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-23
SA: Rudi
SO: Xola
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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A fairly productive night with a few stoppages for high humidity and technical problems.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-029 P2 RSS (Revealing the nature of radio galaxies behind the Magellanic Clouds)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (Finding young stars and their planets)
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: Xola
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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A fairly productive night with a few stoppages for high humidity and technical problems.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-029 P2 RSS (Revealing the nature of radio galaxies behind the Magellanic Clouds)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2020-2-SCI-042 P2 RSS (Finding young stars and their planets)
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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Friday, July 23, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-22
SA: Rudi
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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High humidity and clouds kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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High humidity and clouds kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-21
SA: Rudi
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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High humidity and clouds kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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High humidity and clouds kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-20
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: E10
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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: Veronica
Others: E10
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Summary
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Lost the whole night due to weather.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-19
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe many science blocks despite all the clouds, all the way until early morning, when we closed due to the arrival of thicker clouds.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-MLT-004 P4 HRS (Long term programme: searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere)
2021-1-SCI-015 P4 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (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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We managed to observe many science blocks despite all the clouds, all the way until early morning, when we closed due to the arrival of thicker clouds.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-MLT-004 P4 HRS (Long term programme: searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere)
2021-1-SCI-015 P4 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-18
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The night was mostly clear, and despite some variable seeing we managed to observe many blocks of mixed priorities until we closed due to strong winds.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-009 P2 HRS (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (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-005 P3 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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The night was mostly clear, and despite some variable seeing we managed to observe many blocks of mixed priorities until we closed due to strong winds.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2019-2-MLT-004 P2 HRS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2020-2-MLT-009 P2 HRS (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (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-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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Sunday, July 18, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-17
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We had a very productive night with clear skies and reasonable seeing. We observed blocks of mixed priorities (including a P0).
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Revealing the nature of radio galaxies behind the Magellanic Clouds)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-019 P1 RSS (Optical spectroscopy of multi-phase gas detected in H-alpha and MeerKAT HI observations of Fornax A )
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
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-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-018 P3 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-014 P3 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We had a very productive night with clear skies and reasonable seeing. We observed blocks of mixed priorities (including a P0).
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Revealing the nature of radio galaxies behind the Magellanic Clouds)
2018-2-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-019 P1 RSS (Optical spectroscopy of multi-phase gas detected in H-alpha and MeerKAT HI observations of Fornax A )
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
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-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-005 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-018 P3 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-SCI-014 P3 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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Saturday, July 17, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-16
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Danièl (for twilight tests)
SO: Veronica
Others: Danièl (for twilight tests)
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Summary
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Very productive night tonight with clear skies and reasonable seeing.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2019-1-COM-001 P1 SCAM (Burst-mirror throughput test )
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (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-024 P1 HRS (Tracing variations in three massive young stellar objects in M17)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-005 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-1-SCI-014 P3 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-025 P3 RSS (x2) (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
2021-1-SCI-008 P4 HRS (Study of RV Tauri stars without a circumbinary disc.)
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Friday, July 16, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-15
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Keith (for pointing tests), Nico
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Summary
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Clear skies and reasonable seeing led to a very productive night, despite some technical problems. Mostly high priority blocks were observed.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (x2) (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2020-2-MLT-009 P1 HRS (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Tracking Accretion Flows via BLR Emission in Changing-Look Active Galactic Nuclei)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (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.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Keith (for pointing tests), Nico
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Summary
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Clear skies and reasonable seeing led to a very productive night, despite some technical problems. Mostly high priority blocks were observed.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (x2) (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2020-2-MLT-009 P1 HRS (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Tracking Accretion Flows via BLR Emission in Changing-Look Active Galactic Nuclei)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (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.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-14
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: E10, Nico, Marsha, Jeff, Liz, Anthony, Deneys, Sunnyboy, Dillon, Daniel
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Summary
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Clear night where we managed to observe many mid to high priority blocks despite a few technical problems.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Revealing the nature of radio galaxies behind the Magellanic Clouds)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-1-SCI-028 P3 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
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SO: Veronica
Others: E10, Nico, Marsha, Jeff, Liz, Anthony, Deneys, Sunnyboy, Dillon, Daniel
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Summary
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Clear night where we managed to observe many mid to high priority blocks despite a few technical problems.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Revealing the nature of radio galaxies behind the Magellanic Clouds)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-1-SCI-028 P3 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-13
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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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-12
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Monday, July 12, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-11
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl, Jono (for HRS MMI)
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl, Jono (for HRS MMI)
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Summary
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Another good night, despite some variable seeing and IQ. Some gremlins in the system kept things interesting. Many mixed priority blocks observed, before thick cloud closed us about an hour before twilight.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-SCI-014 P2 HRS (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (The SAGA Survey (https://sagasurvey.org))
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
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)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Longterm observations of a Be XRB)
2020-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Local Volume as a benchmark of the near-field cosmology: study the most isolated galaxy population)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-10
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl & Ken (POL tests)
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl & Ken (POL tests)
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Summary
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An excellent night for science. Stable seeing and clear skies, with very little downtime. Thanks to @techops for getting the telescope and RSS back in working order! We observed 20 blocks of mostly high priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-MLT-005 P0 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 SCAM (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2021-1-SCI-006 P1 RSS (Galaxies responsible for ultrastrong MgII absorption.)
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2021-1-SCI-027 P1 RSS (x2) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
2020-2-MLT-009 P1 HRS (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2020-2-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Tracking Accretion Flows via BLR Emission in Changing-Look Active Galactic Nuclei)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x2) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-1-SCI-018 P3 RSS (Spectroscopic identification of ultra compact binary candidates)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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Saturday, July 10, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-09
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Richard, Jono, Keith
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Summary
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A night fraught with technical problems and very variable seeing. Autocollimator and slitmask problems lost us a fair amount of time early in the night. RSS was out of action for most of the night, after which we observed a number of HRS blocks of varying priority.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-009 P2 HRS (x3) (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x3) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (x2) (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
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SO: Thea
Others: Richard, Jono, Keith
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Summary
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A night fraught with technical problems and very variable seeing. Autocollimator and slitmask problems lost us a fair amount of time early in the night. RSS was out of action for most of the night, after which we observed a number of HRS blocks of varying priority.
Science data taken for:
2020-1-MLT-002 P1 HRS (HRS study of long-period eclipsing binaries)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-2-MLT-009 P2 HRS (x3) (Spectroscopic monitoring of candidate white dwarf + Be star binaries.)
2021-1-SCI-015 P2 HRS (Measuring the orbits of double white dwarfs. @_sublunar_)
2021-1-SCI-013 P2 HRS (x3) (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-SCI-007 P3 HRS (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (x2) (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
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Friday, July 9, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-08
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Jonathan & Richard for moving baffle
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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: Jonathan & Richard for moving baffle
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-07
SA: Moses
SO: Thea
Others: Daniel (for twilight polarimetry tests), Richard
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few medium to high priority blocks until strong winds caused us to close early in the morning.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
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-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x3) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
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SO: Thea
Others: Daniel (for twilight polarimetry tests), Richard
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few medium to high priority blocks until strong winds caused us to close early in the morning.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-002 P1 RSS (A study of the kinematics, ISM and stellar properties of MHONGOOSE galaxies.)
2020-2-SCI-031 P2 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
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-013 P2 HRS (Constraining the nature of companions in massive single-lined spectroscopic binaries)
2021-1-SCI-034 P2 SCAM (Finding the binary responsible for an old Nitrogen Nebula)
2021-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x3) (Monitoring spectropolarimetric behavior of blazars)
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-06
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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Another relatively good night with stable seeing. We completed 17 blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-001 P0 RSS (Spectroscopy of Supernovae)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-SCI-030 P1 HRS (RV Followup of TESS Planet Candidates)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (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 (x2) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-023 P2 RSS (Study of ionization levels in the outer regions of the SMC-N66 giant HII region)
2021-1-SCI-025 P2 RSS (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
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-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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Another relatively good night with stable seeing. We completed 17 blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-001 P0 RSS (Spectroscopy of Supernovae)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-SCI-030 P1 HRS (RV Followup of TESS Planet Candidates)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (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 (x2) (Monitoring of Luminous Blue Variables)
2021-1-SCI-023 P2 RSS (Study of ionization levels in the outer regions of the SMC-N66 giant HII region)
2021-1-SCI-025 P2 RSS (Diffuse ionized gas in galaxies with and without a molecular ISM.)
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-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-05
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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A relatively good night with stable seeing. We completed 14 blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-001 P0 RSS (Spectroscopy of Supernovae)
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-SCI-024 P1 HRS (Tracing variations in three massive young stellar objects in M17)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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A relatively good night with stable seeing. We completed 14 blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-SCI-001 P0 RSS (Spectroscopy of Supernovae)
2021-1-SCI-005 P1 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2019-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Study of polarization in blazars.)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2021-1-SCI-024 P1 HRS (Tracing variations in three massive young stellar objects in M17)
2021-1-SCI-007 P1 HRS (x2) (Probing the binarity of a sample of galactic proto-planetary nebulae)
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x3) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-1-SCI-002 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-1-SCI-011 P3 HRS (High-Velocity Interstellar Absorptions)
2021-1-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
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Monday, July 5, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-04
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others:
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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:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Sunday, July 4, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-03
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others: Jean B, Thabelo
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Summary
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Entire night was lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Veronica
Others: Jean B, Thabelo
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Summary
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Entire night was lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, July 3, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-02
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A very windy night with unstable seeing but clear skies. High wind kept us closed for the majority of the night but we did manage to complete 5 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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.)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A very windy night with unstable seeing but clear skies. High wind kept us closed for the majority of the night but we did manage to complete 5 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2018-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
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.)
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Friday, July 2, 2021
Night Log 2021-07-01
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
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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SO: Veronica
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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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Night Log 2021-06-30
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others: Rudi
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Summary
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Entire night was lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Veronica
Others: Rudi
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Summary
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Entire night was lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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