SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others: Lee
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Summary
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=> Telescope was offline tonight due to RSS installation. No any data were taken
No science data taken.
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Friday, March 31, 2023
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-29
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others: Lee (RSS tests), Techops for RSS articulation
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Summary
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=> The Telescope was offline tonight due to SAC Alignment tests. No any data were taken
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others: Lee (RSS tests), Techops for RSS articulation
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Summary
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=> The Telescope was offline tonight due to SAC Alignment tests. No any data were taken
No science data taken.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-28
SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others: Lee, Wimpie
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Summary
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Another productive night with clear skies and good seeing. Many blocks of mixed priorities were observed.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2021-1-MLT-005 P2 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2022-2-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (x3) (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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SO: Thea
Others: Lee, Wimpie
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Summary
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Another productive night with clear skies and good seeing. Many blocks of mixed priorities were observed.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P1 HRS (x4) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2021-1-MLT-005 P2 HRS (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2022-2-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (x3) (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-27
SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others: Etienne, Wimpie (for timdimm)
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Summary
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A productive night with clear skies and good seeing. A large number of blocks of mixed priority were observed.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x8) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x2) (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (x4) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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SO: Thea
Others: Etienne, Wimpie (for timdimm)
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Summary
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A productive night with clear skies and good seeing. A large number of blocks of mixed priority were observed.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P1 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x8) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-MLT-002 P4 HRS (x2) (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (x4) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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Monday, March 27, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-26
SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe three low priority blocks before the humidity forced us to close.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe three low priority blocks before the humidity forced us to close.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-25
SA: Solohery
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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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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Saturday, March 25, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-24
SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe three quick blocks tonight. We lost the rest of the night due to humid conditions.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to observe three quick blocks tonight. We lost the rest of the night due to humid conditions.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Friday, March 24, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-23
SA: Solohery
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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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-22
SA: Solohery
SO: Thea
Others: Timmdim team
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Summary
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We had a cloudy night with high wind and humid conditions. We managed to observe four blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Thea
Others: Timmdim team
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Summary
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We had a cloudy night with high wind and humid conditions. We managed to observe four blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-21
SA: Rosalind
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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A smooth night of observing with clear skies and moderate seeing. We did a test for NIRWALS and observed 12 HRS blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x2) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2021-1-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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A smooth night of observing with clear skies and moderate seeing. We did a test for NIRWALS and observed 12 HRS blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x2) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2021-1-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x2) (Tracing the history of extreme helium stars)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-20
SA: Rosalind
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to windy and humid conditions.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night lost to windy and humid conditions.
No science data taken.
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Monday, March 20, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-19
SA: Rosalind
SO: Xola
Others: Thabelo, Jono, Johan
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Summary
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We had some trouble with the mirror tonight, causing a lot of downtime, and segments out again at the end of the night. Conditions in the second half of the night were good, and we observed 9 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Xola
Others: Thabelo, Jono, Johan
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Summary
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We had some trouble with the mirror tonight, causing a lot of downtime, and segments out again at the end of the night. Conditions in the second half of the night were good, and we observed 9 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-038 P2 HRS (What Causes the Mysterious Superorbital Modulation in Supergiant X-ray Binaries?)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-18
SA: Rosalind
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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A productive night of HRS observations with fairly good seeing, some frustrating cloud, and a stoppage to realign the mirror. We completed 11 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (x6) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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A productive night of HRS observations with fairly good seeing, some frustrating cloud, and a stoppage to realign the mirror. We completed 11 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (x6) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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Saturday, March 18, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-17
SA: Rosalind
SO: Xola
Others: Tech crew for mirror alignment and TimDimm, Thabelo for SCAM, Moses and Ant for NIRWALS
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Summary
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We completed 6 HRS blocks in fairly good conditions at the start and end of the night. We spent a long time on a NIRWALS engineering test, but weren't able to finish it. We also had a SALTICAM fault that took a lot of time.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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SO: Xola
Others: Tech crew for mirror alignment and TimDimm, Thabelo for SCAM, Moses and Ant for NIRWALS
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Summary
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We completed 6 HRS blocks in fairly good conditions at the start and end of the night. We spent a long time on a NIRWALS engineering test, but weren't able to finish it. We also had a SALTICAM fault that took a lot of time.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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Friday, March 17, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-16
SA: Rosalind
SO: Xola
Others: Johan, Thabelo
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Summary
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Much of the night was lost to clouds and some technical issues with aligning the mirror. We observed 5 blocks of mixed priority with good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x3) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
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SO: Xola
Others: Johan, Thabelo
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Summary
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Much of the night was lost to clouds and some technical issues with aligning the mirror. We observed 5 blocks of mixed priority with good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x3) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-15
SA: Rosalind
SO: Xola
Others: Thabelo for TimDimm
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Summary
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No observations taken due to humid and cloudy weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others: Thabelo for TimDimm
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Summary
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No observations taken due to humid and cloudy weather.
No science data taken.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-14
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Ros (remote), Wimpie (for TimDimm), Cornelius, David, Anthony, Sunnyboy, Shamiel, Anita, 2 students
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Summary
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There was a threat of rain and some thick clouds at the start of the night. But we were able to open later on and observe many blocks in the second half of the night.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x3) (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Xola, Ros (remote), Wimpie (for TimDimm), Cornelius, David, Anthony, Sunnyboy, Shamiel, Anita, 2 students
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Summary
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There was a threat of rain and some thick clouds at the start of the night. But we were able to open later on and observe many blocks in the second half of the night.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x3) (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-13
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The seeing was not great tonight and cloud came over in the last part of the night, but we managed to observe many low priority blocks throughout the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x4) (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (x2) (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The seeing was not great tonight and cloud came over in the last part of the night, but we managed to observe many low priority blocks throughout the night.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x2) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (x4) (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-SCI-017 P4 HRS (x2) (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
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Monday, March 13, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-12
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Anthony (for NIRWALS tests), Wimpie
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Summary
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We had a productive night despite some poor seeing at times. We managed to do NIRWALS engineering test and observe many science blocks.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P1 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x3) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-MLT-002 P3 HRS (x2) (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Anthony (for NIRWALS tests), Wimpie
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Summary
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We had a productive night despite some poor seeing at times. We managed to do NIRWALS engineering test and observe many science blocks.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P1 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x3) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-011 P3 HRS (Discovering new metal-poor stars)
2022-2-MLT-002 P3 HRS (x2) (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
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Sunday, March 12, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-11
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Bryne (to help with ELS), Malcolm
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Summary
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We managed to observe many blocks until the humidity caused us to close early.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2020-2-MLT-007 P1 HRS (HRS observations of a high mass binary system.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x3) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Bryne (to help with ELS), Malcolm
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Summary
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We managed to observe many blocks until the humidity caused us to close early.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2020-2-MLT-007 P1 HRS (HRS observations of a high mass binary system.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (x3) (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-018 P4 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
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Saturday, March 11, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-10
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Malcolm, Jonathan, Wimpie, Encarni & Melanie (remotely)
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Summary
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Mostly clear skies and some decent but variable seeing tonight. We managed to observe many targets and take data for some engineering tests.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-017 P3 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (x2) (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2022-2-MLT-002 P4 HRS (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (x2) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Malcolm, Jonathan, Wimpie, Encarni & Melanie (remotely)
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Summary
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Mostly clear skies and some decent but variable seeing tonight. We managed to observe many targets and take data for some engineering tests.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-017 P3 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (x2) (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2022-2-MLT-002 P4 HRS (Follow-up of tight stellar quadruples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (x2) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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Friday, March 10, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-09
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Malcolm, Jonathan, Wimpie, Nico, Encarni (remotely), Rudi (remotely), Matt Bershady (remotely), Melanie (remotely)
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Summary
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We had some technical trouble with the mirror alignments tonight. But the seeing was very good and sky was clear. We managed to do a few techical tests and observe a few science blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Malcolm, Jonathan, Wimpie, Nico, Encarni (remotely), Rudi (remotely), Matt Bershady (remotely), Melanie (remotely)
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Summary
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We had some technical trouble with the mirror alignments tonight. But the seeing was very good and sky was clear. We managed to do a few techical tests and observe a few science blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2021-2-MLT-005 P4 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-08
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Lee (for FIF Peak Up tests), Malcolm
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Summary
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We had busy night despite some trouble with the focus and image quality. The seeing was good and we had clear skies, and were able to observe many blocks and do some important engineering tests.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x4) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Lee (for FIF Peak Up tests), Malcolm
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Summary
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We had busy night despite some trouble with the focus and image quality. The seeing was good and we had clear skies, and were able to observe many blocks and do some important engineering tests.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x4) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (x3) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-07
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night was lost due to the weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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Entire night was lost due to the weather.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-06
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
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: Xola
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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Monday, March 6, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-05
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
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: Xola
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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Sunday, March 5, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-04
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Timmy, Bryne, Paul B.
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Summary
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Entire night was lost due to the weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others: Timmy, Bryne, Paul B.
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Summary
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Entire night was lost due to the weather.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, March 4, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-03
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Lee, Bryne, Timmy, Melanie
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Summary
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We had a cloudy night that resulted in a few stoppages for thick clouds. We only managed to observe three blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Xola
Others: Lee, Bryne, Timmy, Melanie
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Summary
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We had a cloudy night that resulted in a few stoppages for thick clouds. We only managed to observe three blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Friday, March 3, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-02
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Lee (for encoder counts), Moes (for NIRWALS tests), Thabelo (for autocollimator)
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Summary
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A night with variable and not great seeing. Some NIRWALS tests were taken and a total of eight blocks of mixed priority were observed.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
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SO: Xola
Others: Lee (for encoder counts), Moes (for NIRWALS tests), Thabelo (for autocollimator)
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Summary
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A night with variable and not great seeing. Some NIRWALS tests were taken and a total of eight blocks of mixed priority were observed.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-SCI-035 P3 HRS (Determination of spectroscopic orbits of some selected stars)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Night Log 2023-03-01
SA: Solohery
SO: Xola
Others: Lee (RSS ETs), Thabelo for mini-OCS, Timmy for CCAS, Bryne for sommi and peak-up
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Summary
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We had a partly cloudy night with a stop for thick clouds and not great seeing. We took some NIRWALS tests and observed five blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-010 P2 HRS (x2) (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2022-2-SCI-017 P3 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
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SO: Xola
Others: Lee (RSS ETs), Thabelo for mini-OCS, Timmy for CCAS, Bryne for sommi and peak-up
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Summary
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We had a partly cloudy night with a stop for thick clouds and not great seeing. We took some NIRWALS tests and observed five blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-SCI-010 P2 HRS (x2) (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2022-2-SCI-017 P3 HRS (Observations of ssrAp stars @dlhwp)
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Night Log 2023-02-28
SA: Encarni
SO: Thea
Others: Solohery for handover, Moses, Ant, Marsha and Mike remotely for NIR.
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Summary
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A productive clear first night without RSS. The seeing wasn't fantastic though. Besides science observations, we also took some NIRWALS tests.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P1 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (x4) (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Thea
Others: Solohery for handover, Moses, Ant, Marsha and Mike remotely for NIR.
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Summary
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A productive clear first night without RSS. The seeing wasn't fantastic though. Besides science observations, we also took some NIRWALS tests.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P1 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2022-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2022-2-SCI-010 P3 HRS (x4) (Tracing of metallicity gradient)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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