SA: Narges
SO: Nomzamo
Others: E10
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Summary
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A full night of observing with clear skies and some technical downtime. We still managed to complete several high-priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2024-2-MLT-006 P1 HRS (HRS observations of a high mass binary system.)
2025-2-SCI-003 P1 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-SCI-015 P2 RSS ("Looking for emission from an intermediate mass black hole in a star forming dwarf galaxy")
2024-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2025-2-MLT-010 P2 HRS (SA-China Exoplanet Collaboration PASTA)
2025-2-SCI-035 P2 RSS (Study of a sample of high redshift radio sources at z>3)
2025-2-SCI-016 P2 RSS (Observing rare and fast transients.)
2024-2-MLT-001 P3 HRS (Spectroscopy of compact heirarchial triples)
2025-2-SCI-018 P3 RSS (Near-infrared (and one optical) spectra of AGN)
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
Night Log 2025-12-07
SA: Narges
SO: Nomzamo
Others: E10
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Summary
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We had a full nigh of observing with no downtime, and several high priority blocks were completed.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-DDT-002 P1 HRS (SALT/HRS observations of a gamma-ray bright HMXB in the LMC. )
2025-2-SCI-032 P1 RSS (Low resolution spectra of blue, low-mass galaxies to determine redshifts/velocities)
2025-2-MLT-010 P2 HRS (SA-China Exoplanet Collaboration PASTA)
2024-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2025-2-SCI-033 P2 HRS (x2) (Two transiting TESS triple planet systems composed of super-Earths involved in two-body 3:2 MMRs.)
2025-2-SCI-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (x2) (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
2024-2-MLT-001 P3 HRS (Spectroscopy of compact heirarchial triples)
2025-2-LSP-001 P4 HRS (Defining a new chemically peculiar star catalogue)
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SO: Nomzamo
Others: E10
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Summary
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We had a full nigh of observing with no downtime, and several high priority blocks were completed.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-DDT-002 P1 HRS (SALT/HRS observations of a gamma-ray bright HMXB in the LMC. )
2025-2-SCI-032 P1 RSS (Low resolution spectra of blue, low-mass galaxies to determine redshifts/velocities)
2025-2-MLT-010 P2 HRS (SA-China Exoplanet Collaboration PASTA)
2024-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2025-2-SCI-033 P2 HRS (x2) (Two transiting TESS triple planet systems composed of super-Earths involved in two-body 3:2 MMRs.)
2025-2-SCI-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (x2) (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
2024-2-MLT-001 P3 HRS (Spectroscopy of compact heirarchial triples)
2025-2-LSP-001 P4 HRS (Defining a new chemically peculiar star catalogue)
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Sunday, December 7, 2025
Night Log 2025-12-06
SA: Narges
SO: Nomzamo
Others: Lisa, Ewan
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Summary
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We experienced high seeing during the middle of the night, and high humidity toward the end, but we still managed to complete several mixed-priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-MLT-010 P1 HRS (SA-China Exoplanet Collaboration PASTA)
2025-2-MLT-008 P2 HRS (Monitoring beta Pic for exocomets.)
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (x2) (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
2025-2-SCI-038 P3 HRS (Identifying Be eclipsing binaries)
2025-2-SCI-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-LSP-001 P4 HRS (x4) (Defining a new chemically peculiar star catalogue)
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SO: Nomzamo
Others: Lisa, Ewan
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Summary
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We experienced high seeing during the middle of the night, and high humidity toward the end, but we still managed to complete several mixed-priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-MLT-010 P1 HRS (SA-China Exoplanet Collaboration PASTA)
2025-2-MLT-008 P2 HRS (Monitoring beta Pic for exocomets.)
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (x2) (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
2025-2-SCI-038 P3 HRS (Identifying Be eclipsing binaries)
2025-2-SCI-003 P3 HRS (x2) (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-LSP-001 P4 HRS (x4) (Defining a new chemically peculiar star catalogue)
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Saturday, December 6, 2025
Night Log 2025-12-05
SA: Narges
SO: Nomzamo
Others: Moses, Sibo, Maria, Antonio from IRSF
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Summary
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We were open for less than two hours before thick clouds forced us to close. We only managed to observe two blocks.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
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SO: Nomzamo
Others: Moses, Sibo, Maria, Antonio from IRSF
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Summary
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We were open for less than two hours before thick clouds forced us to close. We only managed to observe two blocks.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Night Log 2025-12-04
SA: Narges
SO: Nomzamo
Others:
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Summary
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We closed for a couple of hours because of thick clouds, but were able to observe for the rest of the night and completed multiple mixed-priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-SCI-003 P1 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-MLT-008 P2 HRS (Monitoring beta Pic for exocomets.)
2025-2-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Two transiting TESS triple planet systems composed of super-Earths involved in two-body 3:2 MMRs.)
2024-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2025-2-SCI-027 P3 HRS (x2) (detached eclipsing binaries for PLATO mission)
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2024-2-MLT-001 P3 HRS (Spectroscopy of compact heirarchial triples)
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SO: Nomzamo
Others:
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Summary
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We closed for a couple of hours because of thick clouds, but were able to observe for the rest of the night and completed multiple mixed-priority blocks.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-SCI-003 P1 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-MLT-008 P2 HRS (Monitoring beta Pic for exocomets.)
2025-2-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Two transiting TESS triple planet systems composed of super-Earths involved in two-body 3:2 MMRs.)
2024-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2025-2-SCI-027 P3 HRS (x2) (detached eclipsing binaries for PLATO mission)
2025-2-MLT-013 P3 RSS (Searching for double hydrogen-deficient stars)
2024-2-MLT-001 P3 HRS (Spectroscopy of compact heirarchial triples)
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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Night Log 2025-12-03
SA: Narges
SO: Nomzamo
Others: Lisa
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Summary
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It was a full night of observing with a bright Moon and variable seeing. We were able to observe several blocks of with mixed priorities.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-SCI-003 P1 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-SCI-027 P2 HRS (x2) (detached eclipsing binaries for PLATO mission)
2025-2-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Two transiting TESS triple planet systems composed of super-Earths involved in two-body 3:2 MMRs.)
2024-2-SCI-025 P2 RSS (x2) (Looking for proto hot Jupiters)
2025-2-MLT-010 P2 HRS (SA-China Exoplanet Collaboration PASTA)
2025-2-SCI-011 P2 HRS (delta Scuti Ap stars)
2024-2-MLT-001 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopy of compact heirarchial triples)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
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SO: Nomzamo
Others: Lisa
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Summary
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It was a full night of observing with a bright Moon and variable seeing. We were able to observe several blocks of with mixed priorities.
Science data taken for:
2025-2-SCI-003 P1 HRS (Cosmic dance of massive triple)
2025-2-SCI-027 P2 HRS (x2) (detached eclipsing binaries for PLATO mission)
2025-2-SCI-033 P2 HRS (Two transiting TESS triple planet systems composed of super-Earths involved in two-body 3:2 MMRs.)
2024-2-SCI-025 P2 RSS (x2) (Looking for proto hot Jupiters)
2025-2-MLT-010 P2 HRS (SA-China Exoplanet Collaboration PASTA)
2025-2-SCI-011 P2 HRS (delta Scuti Ap stars)
2024-2-MLT-001 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopy of compact heirarchial triples)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Night Log 2025-12-02
SA: Alexei
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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=> Unstable night with rising humidity. Were closed by humidity finally. However, some blocks were observed before.
Science data taken for:
2025-1-MLT-001 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far.)
2024-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2025-2-SCI-027 P2 HRS (detached eclipsing binaries for PLATO mission)
2025-2-MLT-012 P2 HRS (Search for binary stars which may form planetary nebulae.)
2025-2-MLT-008 P2 HRS (Monitoring beta Pic for exocomets.)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
2025-2-SCI-038 P3 HRS (Identifying Be eclipsing binaries)
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SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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=> Unstable night with rising humidity. Were closed by humidity finally. However, some blocks were observed before.
Science data taken for:
2025-1-MLT-001 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far.)
2024-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Followup of Transients)
2025-2-SCI-027 P2 HRS (detached eclipsing binaries for PLATO mission)
2025-2-MLT-012 P2 HRS (Search for binary stars which may form planetary nebulae.)
2025-2-MLT-008 P2 HRS (Monitoring beta Pic for exocomets.)
2025-2-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Uncovering the nature of new X-ray objects discovered in the Magellanic system with eROSITA)
2025-2-SCI-038 P3 HRS (Identifying Be eclipsing binaries)
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