SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others: Deon
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Summary
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Clouds and wind kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-28
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others: Deon, Anthony, Moses
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Summary
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A fairly stable night with relatively good seeing. The bright moon forced us to observe lower priority targets though and we had some clouds at the end of the night that cut the night short.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x4) (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. )
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (x2) (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Deon, Anthony, Moses
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Summary
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A fairly stable night with relatively good seeing. The bright moon forced us to observe lower priority targets though and we had some clouds at the end of the night that cut the night short.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x4) (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. )
2023-1-SCI-005 P3 HRS (x2) (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-27
SA: Rudi
SO: Veronica
Others: Deon, Bryne, Timmy, Hitesh
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Summary
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We had some technical issues at the start of the night and some high humidity in the middle. Mostly observed lower priority targets due to the bright moon.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (x2) (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (x2) (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-005 P4 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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SO: Veronica
Others: Deon, Bryne, Timmy, Hitesh
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Summary
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We had some technical issues at the start of the night and some high humidity in the middle. Mostly observed lower priority targets due to the bright moon.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (x2) (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (x2) (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-005 P4 HRS (Stellar Characterisation of Ariel mission targets: derivation of N and O abundances)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-26
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather
=> Weekly HRS calibration were done
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather
=> Weekly HRS calibration were done
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-25
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather
No science data taken.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-24
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Entire night lost to weather
No science data taken.
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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-23
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> No any science data were taken for the reason of bad weather
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> No any science data were taken for the reason of bad weather
No science data taken.
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Saturday, September 23, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-22
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Full clear night with good seeing. 14 blocks were observed and most of them are high priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x3) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x3) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-SCI-040 P2 HRS (Follow up spectroscopy of the first candidate for variable metal lines in a polluted white dwarf)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x3) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Full clear night with good seeing. 14 blocks were observed and most of them are high priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x3) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x3) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x3) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-SCI-040 P2 HRS (Follow up spectroscopy of the first candidate for variable metal lines in a polluted white dwarf)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x3) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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Friday, September 22, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-21
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Clear night with good seeing and rising humidity. We were by closed humidity soon after midnight. Only high priority blocks were observed.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x3) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Clear night with good seeing and rising humidity. We were by closed humidity soon after midnight. Only high priority blocks were observed.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x3) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-20
SA: Alexei
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Stable night with good seeing. Only RSS was available tonight. Mostly high priority blocks were observed.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-037 P1 RSS (x2) (Studies of ionizing radiation from massive stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-012 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2023-1-SCI-016 P3 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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=> Stable night with good seeing. Only RSS was available tonight. Mostly high priority blocks were observed.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-037 P1 RSS (x2) (Studies of ionizing radiation from massive stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-012 P3 RSS (Probing the quasar outflows.)
2023-1-SCI-016 P3 RSS (Testing dust grain alignment relationship with the mineralogy in AGB star enevlopes.)
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-19
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others: Alexei for handover, Wannie for qcpcnew
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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: Alexei for handover, Wannie for qcpcnew
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Summary
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The weather kept us closed all night.
No science data taken.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-18
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We had a full night with a clear sky and good seeing. We managed to observe three P0s along with several blocks of higher priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (x2) (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (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-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2022-2-MLT-003 P2 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We had a full night with a clear sky and good seeing. We managed to observe three P0s along with several blocks of higher priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (x2) (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (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-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (x2) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2022-2-MLT-003 P2 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-17
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We had a full clear night with good seeing. We managed to observe a DDT and five P0s along with a couple of higher priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x5) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-DDT-004 P1 RSS (Uncovering ORC history with SALT)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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We had a full clear night with good seeing. We managed to observe a DDT and five P0s along with a couple of higher priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x5) (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-MLT-004 P1 RSS (Probing a disc galaxy assembly history)
2023-1-DDT-004 P1 RSS (Uncovering ORC history with SALT)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-16
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The entire night was lost to bad weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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The entire night was lost to bad weather.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-15
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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Friday, September 15, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-14
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others: E10/Wannie for ELS reboot
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Summary
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We had a night with not great seeing and experienced a few stoppages due to high wind speed. We managed to observe one P0 along with eight mid-to-low priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-ORP-001 P4 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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SO: Veronica
Others: E10/Wannie for ELS reboot
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Summary
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We had a night with not great seeing and experienced a few stoppages due to high wind speed. We managed to observe one P0 along with eight mid-to-low priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-SCI-003 P1 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of gas-rich galaxies detected from the MeerKAT Fornax Survey)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (x2) (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
2023-1-ORP-001 P4 HRS (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-13
SA: Solohery
SO: Veronica
Others: E10
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Summary
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We had a clear and dark night but experienced multiple interruptions due to strong winds. We only managed to observe four blocks of mid-priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (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)
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SO: Veronica
Others: E10
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Summary
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We had a clear and dark night but experienced multiple interruptions due to strong winds. We only managed to observe four blocks of mid-priority.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Spectroscopy of ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-027 P2 RSS (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)
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-12
SA: Moses
SO: Xola
Others: Bryne, Timmy, Stellenbosch Uni Students, Lisa, Solohery, Artists
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Summary
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Clear skies but tricky night tonight, but despite some technical problems we managed to observe many high priority targets.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-025 P1 RSS (Building a spectroscopic survey of 2 galaxy clusters, boosting MeerKAT legacy value)
2023-1-SCI-014 P1 RSS (Study of the galaxies that produces strong MgII absorption in the spectra of the background quasars.)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-024 P2 RSS (Identifying and Studying Galaxy Clusters)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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SO: Xola
Others: Bryne, Timmy, Stellenbosch Uni Students, Lisa, Solohery, Artists
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Summary
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Clear skies but tricky night tonight, but despite some technical problems we managed to observe many high priority targets.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2022-2-MLT-003 P1 RSS (x2) (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2023-1-SCI-025 P1 RSS (Building a spectroscopic survey of 2 galaxy clusters, boosting MeerKAT legacy value)
2023-1-SCI-014 P1 RSS (Study of the galaxies that produces strong MgII absorption in the spectra of the background quasars.)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-024 P2 RSS (Identifying and Studying Galaxy Clusters)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-11
SA: Moses
SO: Xola
Others: Bryne, Deon, Lisa and artists
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few blocks tonight despite some interruptions due to bad weather.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
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-034 P3 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (x2) (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: Xola
Others: Bryne, Deon, Lisa and artists
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Summary
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We managed to observe a few blocks tonight despite some interruptions due to bad weather.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
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-034 P3 RSS ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2023-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Observations of Ap stars @dlhwp)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 HRS (x2) (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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Monday, September 11, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-10
SA: Moses
SO: Xola
Others: IRSF & PRIME Astronomers, Bryne
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Summary
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We lost the whole night due to bad weather
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others: IRSF & PRIME Astronomers, Bryne
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Summary
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We lost the whole night due to bad weather
No science data taken.
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-09
SA: Moses
SO: Xola
Others: UCT students, lecturers (Lucia, Jacinta, Brett), Lisa
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Summary
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We were closed for the whole night due to bad weather.
No science data taken.
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SO: Xola
Others: UCT students, lecturers (Lucia, Jacinta, Brett), Lisa
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Summary
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We were closed for the whole night due to bad weather.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-08
SA: Moses
SO: Xola
Others: Bryne (remotely), Lisa and artists
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Summary
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We had varying cloud cover and high winds tonight, but we managed to observe a few high and low priority blocks before strong winds closed us for the night.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-DDT-004 P1 RSS (Uncovering ORC history with SALT)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (x2) (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x3) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
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SO: Xola
Others: Bryne (remotely), Lisa and artists
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Summary
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We had varying cloud cover and high winds tonight, but we managed to observe a few high and low priority blocks before strong winds closed us for the night.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-DDT-004 P1 RSS (Uncovering ORC history with SALT)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (x2) (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-DDT-003 P1 HRS (The 2023 aftermat of the recurrent nova U Sco)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (x3) (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
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Friday, September 8, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-07
SA: Moses
SO: Xola
Others: Bryne (remotely), OAD visitors
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Summary
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It was a tricky night with a few tech problems and some thick cloud, but we managed to observe blocks of mixed priority (including some P0s).
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-037 P1 RSS (Studies of ionizing radiation from massive stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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SO: Xola
Others: Bryne (remotely), OAD visitors
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Summary
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It was a tricky night with a few tech problems and some thick cloud, but we managed to observe blocks of mixed priority (including some P0s).
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-SCI-037 P1 RSS (Studies of ionizing radiation from massive stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud)
2023-1-SCI-034 P2 RSS (x2) ( Measuring total galaxy mass for disk-heating sample of edge-on galaxies)
2021-2-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Accurate parameters of stars in Tight Triple Systems)
2023-1-SCI-019 P3 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triples)
2021-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Monitoring the activity of Be/X-ray binaries in the southern hemisphere)
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-06
SA: Moses
SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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We had clear skies and had a very productive night where we managed to observe multiple P0s and other high priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-DDT-005 P0 RSS (Characterising fast blue optical transients @t_killestein)
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-SCI-037 P1 RSS (x3) (Studies of ionizing radiation from massive stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud)
2018-1-MLT-004 P1 SCAM (Dark energy and the expansion rate of the Universe from quasar monitoring.)
2023-1-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study dwarf galaxies in voids)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (x2) (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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SO: Xola
Others:
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Summary
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We had clear skies and had a very productive night where we managed to observe multiple P0s and other high priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-DDT-005 P0 RSS (Characterising fast blue optical transients @t_killestein)
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2023-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2023-1-SCI-037 P1 RSS (x3) (Studies of ionizing radiation from massive stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud)
2018-1-MLT-004 P1 SCAM (Dark energy and the expansion rate of the Universe from quasar monitoring.)
2023-1-MLT-006 P2 RSS (Study dwarf galaxies in voids)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2023-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (SALT+Gaia survey of helium-rich hot subdwarfs)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (x2) (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-05
SA: Antoine
SO: Thea
Others: Jessica, Moses, Orapeleng, Gideon and Jean (online)
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Summary
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We observed only 3 blocks, and the humidity forced us to close the telescope.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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SO: Thea
Others: Jessica, Moses, Orapeleng, Gideon and Jean (online)
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Summary
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We observed only 3 blocks, and the humidity forced us to close the telescope.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2023-1-MLT-005 P4 HRS (Study of proporties of chemically peculiar Am stars)
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-04
SA: Antoine
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The weather kept us closed for the whole 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 for the whole night.
No science data taken.
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Monday, September 4, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-03
SA: Antoine
SO: Thea
Others: Wimpie
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Summary
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We had a productive night. We observed many blocks of medium-to-high priority targets.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (x2) (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
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)
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SO: Thea
Others: Wimpie
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Summary
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We had a productive night. We observed many blocks of medium-to-high priority targets.
Science data taken for:
2023-1-MLT-008 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2021-2-LSP-001 P0 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2023-1-COM-001 P1 HRS (HS pipeline observations @dlhwp)
2023-1-SCI-030 P1 RSS (Looking for orbital motion in binaries)
2023-1-ORP-001 P2 HRS (x2) (Tracing the donor star in the prototypical LMXB, Sco X-1)
2023-1-SCI-028 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectropolarimetric study of nearby galaxies.)
2020-1-MLT-008 P2 RSS (Obtaining redshifts for G4Jy sources - the brightest radio galaxies in the southern sky)
2021-2-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Followup of Transients)
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)
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-02
SA: Antoine
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The telescope is off the sky for tonight.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The telescope is off the sky for tonight.
No science data taken.
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Saturday, September 2, 2023
Night Log 2023-09-01
SA: Antoine
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The telescope is off the sky for tonight due to a tracker problem.
No science data taken.
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SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The telescope is off the sky for tonight due to a tracker problem.
No science data taken.
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Friday, September 1, 2023
Night Log 2023-08-31
SA: Antoine
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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The weather kept us closed for the whole 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 for the whole night.
No science data taken.
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