SA: Zwidofhela SO: Austun Others: Rudi, Thabelo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The night was lost to bad weather (clouds) and technical problems. No science data taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
SALT Astronomy
Monday, May 25, 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Night Log 2026-05-23
SA: Zwidofhela SO: Austun Others: Rudi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The whole night was lost to bad weather (high humidity) and technical problems. No science data taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Night Log 2026-05-22
SA: Zwidofhela SO: Austun Others: Rudi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The whole night was lost to bad weather and high humidity. No science data taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, May 22, 2026
Night Log 2026-05-21
SA: Zwidofhela SO: Austun Others: Rudi, Thabelo, Wimpie, Beeping Sound ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The telescope is still offline due to damaged tracker guide rail problems. No science data were taken. No science data taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Night Log 2026-05-20
SA: Zwidofhela SO: Austun Others: Rudi, Lee, Danièl, Steve, Ramotholo, Itumeleng, Brazil Delegations, Duduzile, Lebo, Carel, JC, Koketso, Joleen, Collins ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Night lost to bad weather and no science data were taken. It was a very long night that kicked-off with rain, thunderstorms and hail. Two groups of special guests visited the operations room tonight. No science data taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Night Log 2026-05-19
SA: Moses SO: Veronica Others: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lost the whole night due to bad weather. No science data taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Night Log 2026-05-18
SA: Moses SO: Veronica Others: Lynn-Joy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lost the whole night due to bad weather - thick cloud, high humidity, lightning and a little drizzle. No science data taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------