SA: Antoine
SO: Thea
Others: Daniel, Anthony and Shamiel (Join online to observe moon)
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Summary
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Some engineering blocks were done tonight, where the moon was observed, and some HRS. A few minutes were lost due to technical issues, but we managed to complete various blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (x2) (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-COM-002 P1 RSS (x2) (Observing the Moon for polarimetry calibrations)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x3) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-MLT-007 P4 RSS (x11) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-29
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Antione, Janus, Malcolm, Shamiel (FIF test), Ken (Moon obs), Thabelo (PDET)
SO: Veronica
Others: Antione, Janus, Malcolm, Shamiel (FIF test), Ken (Moon obs), Thabelo (PDET)
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Summary
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A few engineering blocks were done tonight, where the Moon was observed. A few minutes were lost due to technical issues, but we managed to complete 16 blocks of various priorities.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-COM-002 P1 RSS (x2) (Observing the Moon for polarimetry calibrations)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-MLT-007 P2 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x4) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-006 P4 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-018 P4 RSS (x2) (Building a sample of blazar candidates)
2023-1-SCI-006 P4 HRS (Oscillating wildly - characterising the nature of unusually pulsating stars)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-28
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Lisa, Encarni (slotmode help), Thabelo
SO: Veronica
Others: Lisa, Encarni (slotmode help), Thabelo
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Summary
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We managed to complete 21 blocks of mixed priority, of which one was a P0.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-SCI-008 P2 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
2023-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x5) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x5) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x3) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-018 P4 RSS (Building a sample of blazar candidates)
2023-1-SCI-005 P4 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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Monday, August 28, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-27
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Lisa, Wimpie
SO: Veronica
Others: Lisa, Wimpie
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Summary
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Technical gremlins were hard at work tonight. We had some issues with the tracker tonight, but still managed to complete 20 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-005 P0 RSS (Characterising fast blue optical transients @t_killestein)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2021-2-LSP-001 P3 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (x2) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x4) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x5) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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Sunday, August 27, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-26
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo (slitmask)
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo (slitmask)
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Summary
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We managed to complete 13 blocks with mixed priorities, along with a P0.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-012 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-005 P4 HRS (x3) (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-25
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others:
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Weather kept us closed for the whole night.
No science data taken.
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Friday, August 25, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-24
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others:
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Thick clouds and strong winds kept us closed tonight.
We did open towards the end of the night, but thick clouds forced us closed again.
No science data taken.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-23
SA: Danièl
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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We had almost a full night of observations, completing 16 blocks, however technical problems with the tracker forced us to close two hours before twilight begins.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-005 P0 RSS (Characterising fast blue optical transients @t_killestein)
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-014 P1 RSS (Study of the galaxies that produces strong MgII absorption in the spectra of the background quasars.)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-22
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Moses, Ant (for NIR tests)
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others: Moses, Ant (for NIR tests)
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-21
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, August 21, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-20
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl (polarimery test)
SO: Thea
Others: Danièl (polarimery test)
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Summary
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We completed 6 blocks before strong winds closed us a little before midnight. The wind remained high for the rest of the night, bringing in humidity and ridge cloud at the end.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-19
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A smooth night with decent seeing conditions. We were closed for around 4 hours by high humidity, but opened again shortly before 1am. We completed 11 blocks, of mostly high priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-006 P0 RSS (Observing a periodic nuclear transient)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A smooth night with decent seeing conditions. We were closed for around 4 hours by high humidity, but opened again shortly before 1am. We completed 11 blocks, of mostly high priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-006 P0 RSS (Observing a periodic nuclear transient)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-18
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Thick cloud kept us closed for most of the night. We completed a couple of blocks at the start of the night and a handful of high priority blocks under clear skies at the end.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-006 P0 RSS (Observing a periodic nuclear transient)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Thick cloud kept us closed for most of the night. We completed a couple of blocks at the start of the night and a handful of high priority blocks under clear skies at the end.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-006 P0 RSS (Observing a periodic nuclear transient)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Friday, August 18, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-17
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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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-16
SA: Lee
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Thick cloud kept us closed for most of the night. It cleared up in the early hours, allowing us to complete 5 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Thick cloud kept us closed for most of the night. It cleared up in the early hours, allowing us to complete 5 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-15
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others: Timmy (TCS interlock)
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Summary
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Another full night of observing. We had some thin clouds during the night that forced us to observe some lower priority targets, but the clouds did not stay for long. We managed to get observe some high priority blocks in the end.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (x2) (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study dwarf galaxies in voids)
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-2-LSP-001 P3 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P4 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-006 P4 HRS (Oscillating wildly - characterising the nature of unusually pulsating stars)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Timmy (TCS interlock)
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Summary
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Another full night of observing. We had some thin clouds during the night that forced us to observe some lower priority targets, but the clouds did not stay for long. We managed to get observe some high priority blocks in the end.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (x2) (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study dwarf galaxies in voids)
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2021-2-LSP-001 P3 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P4 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-006 P4 HRS (Oscillating wildly - characterising the nature of unusually pulsating stars)
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-14
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others: Timmy (mirror alignment)
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Summary
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High humidity forced us to close very early. Only one block completed.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Timmy (mirror alignment)
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Summary
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High humidity forced us to close very early. Only one block completed.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
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Monday, August 14, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-13
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to get a number of high priority blocks observed before the humidity forced at the end of the night.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (x4) (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2022-2-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We managed to get a number of high priority blocks observed before the humidity forced at the end of the night.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (x4) (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2022-2-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Sunday, August 13, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-12
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A full night of observing with relative stable conditions. Many high priority blocks observed.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x3) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-014 P2 RSS (Study of the galaxies that produces strong MgII absorption in the spectra of the background quasars.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A full night of observing with relative stable conditions. Many high priority blocks observed.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x3) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-014 P2 RSS (Study of the galaxies that produces strong MgII absorption in the spectra of the background quasars.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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Saturday, August 12, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-11
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The night was interrupted by clouds for a large part fraction of the time. We managed to get some blocks done before the clouds arrived and a few at the end of the night once the clouds had moved away.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-034 P1 RSS (x3) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The night was interrupted by clouds for a large part fraction of the time. We managed to get some blocks done before the clouds arrived and a few at the end of the night once the clouds had moved away.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-034 P1 RSS (x3) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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Friday, August 11, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-10
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others: Waanie (for WebSAMMI), Bryne (for SOMMI calibration feedback)
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Summary
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Another full night of observing with very stable conditions. A few technical error due to upgrades during the day made for some challenging observing at times, but we still managed to get a large number of high priority blocks done as well as 2 DDT blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-DDT-004 P1 RSS (Uncovering ORC history with SALT)
2023-1-DDT-002 P1 RSS (Observations of a possible nova super-remnant around RS Oph)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x7) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study dwarf galaxies in voids)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Waanie (for WebSAMMI), Bryne (for SOMMI calibration feedback)
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Summary
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Another full night of observing with very stable conditions. A few technical error due to upgrades during the day made for some challenging observing at times, but we still managed to get a large number of high priority blocks done as well as 2 DDT blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-DDT-004 P1 RSS (Uncovering ORC history with SALT)
2023-1-DDT-002 P1 RSS (Observations of a possible nova super-remnant around RS Oph)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x7) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study dwarf galaxies in voids)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-09
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A full night of observing with some bad seeing in the middle of the night. Some good conditions towards the end of the night allowed us to observe some high priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x8) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-006 P4 HRS (Oscillating wildly - characterising the nature of unusually pulsating stars)
2023-1-SCI-021 P4 RSS (Serching for nova remnants around known cataclysmic variables)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A full night of observing with some bad seeing in the middle of the night. Some good conditions towards the end of the night allowed us to observe some high priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x8) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-006 P4 HRS (Oscillating wildly - characterising the nature of unusually pulsating stars)
2023-1-SCI-021 P4 RSS (Serching for nova remnants around known cataclysmic variables)
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-08
SA: Rosalind
SO: Thea
Others: Janus and software team for focus test, Rudi for handover
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Summary
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Most of the night was lost to high humidity. We did an engineering test at the start of the night and observed a few short blocks before closing.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x3) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
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SO: Thea
Others: Janus and software team for focus test, Rudi for handover
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Summary
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Most of the night was lost to high humidity. We did an engineering test at the start of the night and observed a few short blocks before closing.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x3) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-07
SA: Rosalind
SO: Thea
Others: Lisa and the LFC group
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Summary
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Another lovely clear evening, continuing our run of good weather this week. The seeing was also good. We completed 16 blocks and had no technical issues.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-004 P1 RSS (Planetary Nebulae as chemodynamic tracers of the dwarf galaxy NGC 6822)
2018-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Dark energy and the expansion rate of the Universe from quasar monitoring.)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x3) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
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SO: Thea
Others: Lisa and the LFC group
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Summary
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Another lovely clear evening, continuing our run of good weather this week. The seeing was also good. We completed 16 blocks and had no technical issues.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-004 P1 RSS (Planetary Nebulae as chemodynamic tracers of the dwarf galaxy NGC 6822)
2018-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Dark energy and the expansion rate of the Universe from quasar monitoring.)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x2) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x3) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
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Monday, August 7, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-06
SA: Rosalind
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Another lovely clear night with reasonable seeing. We completed 16 blocks and had two minor technical issues.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2023-1-MLT-001 P2 RSS (Tracking Accretion Flows via BLR Emission in Changing-Look Active Galactic Nuclei)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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Another lovely clear night with reasonable seeing. We completed 16 blocks and had two minor technical issues.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2023-1-MLT-001 P2 RSS (Tracking Accretion Flows via BLR Emission in Changing-Look Active Galactic Nuclei)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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Sunday, August 6, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-05
SA: Rosalind
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A good productive night with high clouds. We completed 18 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Longslit observations of MHONGOOSE Galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-021 P1 RSS (Serching for nova remnants around known cataclysmic variables)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x5) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2022-2-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A good productive night with high clouds. We completed 18 blocks.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Longslit observations of MHONGOOSE Galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-021 P1 RSS (Serching for nova remnants around known cataclysmic variables)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x3) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x5) (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2022-2-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Redshift measurements of BL Lacs for the CTA project)
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Saturday, August 5, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-04
SA: Rosalind
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A clear and stable night with no technical issues. We completed 17 blocks of high priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-015 P1 RSS (Studying magnetic field and dust properties in high-mass star forming clouds. )
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (x2) (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-SCI-040 P2 HRS (Follow up spectroscopy of the first candidate for variable metal lines in a polluted white dwarf)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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A clear and stable night with no technical issues. We completed 17 blocks of high priority.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-015 P1 RSS (Studying magnetic field and dust properties in high-mass star forming clouds. )
2023-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (x5) (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-016 P2 RSS (x2) (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
2021-2-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-SCI-040 P2 HRS (Follow up spectroscopy of the first candidate for variable metal lines in a polluted white dwarf)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing magnetic field strength of cataclysmic variables stars )
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Friday, August 4, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-03
SA: Rosalind
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We completed 9 blocks with a few minor technical issues at the start of the night, and then closed due to clouds at about midnight.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Longslit observations of MHONGOOSE Galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (Observations of a pos-AGB star which has completely changed its apparence over the last decades. )
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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We completed 9 blocks with a few minor technical issues at the start of the night, and then closed due to clouds at about midnight.
Science data taken for:
2022-2-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Longslit observations of MHONGOOSE Galaxies)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (Observations of a pos-AGB star which has completely changed its apparence over the last decades. )
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-02
SA: Rosalind
SO: Thea
Others: Lee & Techops for RSS mask tests
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Summary
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A smooth clear night to start the week. We observed 19 blocks in bright moon conditions and stable seeing, with no technical issues.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (x2) (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (x3) (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x5) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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SO: Thea
Others: Lee & Techops for RSS mask tests
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Summary
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A smooth clear night to start the week. We observed 19 blocks in bright moon conditions and stable seeing, with no technical issues.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (x2) (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2020-1-MLT-008 P3 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
2023-1-SCI-023 P3 HRS (x3) (Spectra of RR Lyrae stars which will be used to determine the composition of the stars. )
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x5) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-01
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Antoine (in control) Lisa, Malcom and Laser Comb people, Ros (handover), various people remotely for NIRWALS demo
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Summary
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We spent a full night with thin clouds and clear skies, lots of blocks and some engineering tests.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-002 P1 RSS (Observing the Moon for polarimetry calibrations)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (x2) (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x4) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (x2) (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
2023-1-SCI-018 P4 RSS (Building a sample of blazar candidates)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Antoine (in control) Lisa, Malcom and Laser Comb people, Ros (handover), various people remotely for NIRWALS demo
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Summary
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We spent a full night with thin clouds and clear skies, lots of blocks and some engineering tests.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-002 P1 RSS (Observing the Moon for polarimetry calibrations)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (x2) (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x4) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (x2) (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
2023-1-SCI-018 P4 RSS (Building a sample of blazar candidates)
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Night Log 2023-07-31
SA: Moses
SO: Veronica
Others: Antoine (in control for most of the night)
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Summary
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The night was not good with bad weather, but we managed to complete some science blocks right at the end of the night.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x3) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Antoine (in control for most of the night)
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Summary
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The night was not good with bad weather, but we managed to complete some science blocks right at the end of the night.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x3) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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