SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others: Tamara for cappuchino
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Summary
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=> No any observations for the weather conditions.
=> HRS weekly calibrations were done.
No science data taken.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-29
SA: Alexei
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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=> Night with first thick and later thin clouds, low humidity and good and moderate seeing. Many high priority blocks were observed anyway.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-SCI-020 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic follow-up of strong gravitational lenses)
2018-1-MLT-003 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectral study of starforming rings in S0 galaxies)
2019-1-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Spectral survey of candidate unusual nearby void dwarfs)
2019-1-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2019-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Monitoring metals in white dwarfs)
SO: Thea
Others:
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Summary
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=> Night with first thick and later thin clouds, low humidity and good and moderate seeing. Many high priority blocks were observed anyway.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (x2) (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-SCI-020 P1 RSS (x2) (Spectroscopic follow-up of strong gravitational lenses)
2018-1-MLT-003 P2 RSS (x2) (Spectral study of starforming rings in S0 galaxies)
2019-1-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Spectral survey of candidate unusual nearby void dwarfs)
2019-1-LSP-001 P2 RSS (Tracing the evolution of the most massive galaxies in the universe)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2019-1-SCI-008 P3 HRS (Monitoring metals in white dwarfs)
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-28
SA: Dani��l
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo, Alexei (for handover), Thea
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Summary
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No science data taken, whole night lost due to high humidity.
No science data taken.
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo, Alexei (for handover), Thea
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Summary
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No science data taken, whole night lost due to high humidity.
No science data taken.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-27
SA: Dani��l
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo
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Summary
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No science data taken, closed due to clouds and high humidity.
No science data taken.
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo
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Summary
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No science data taken, closed due to clouds and high humidity.
No science data taken.
Monday, May 27, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-26
SA: Dani��l
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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No data taken tonight due to an overcast night.
No science data taken.
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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No data taken tonight due to an overcast night.
No science data taken.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-25
SA: Dani��l
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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Stable night with relatively good seeing. Thick clouds closed us early for a few hours, we opened up again an hour before twilight. We completed several blocks of various priorities.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x6) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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Stable night with relatively good seeing. Thick clouds closed us early for a few hours, we opened up again an hour before twilight. We completed several blocks of various priorities.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x6) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-24
SA: Dani��l
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo
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Summary
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A productive bright night with relatively good conditions and seeing most of the night.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-014 P1 RSS (x2) (Measuring galaxy kinematics for construction of the galaxy velocity function)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (x2) (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-007 P2 RSS (Origin of supersonic motions and chemical abundance in HII regions of the galaxy Sextans B)
2019-1-SCI-020 P2 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-033 P3 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of Tidal Disruption Events)
2019-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS (We propose to obtain phase-resolved spectropolarimetry of magnetic CVs with SALT. )
2019-1-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x4) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo
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Summary
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A productive bright night with relatively good conditions and seeing most of the night.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-014 P1 RSS (x2) (Measuring galaxy kinematics for construction of the galaxy velocity function)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (x2) (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-007 P2 RSS (Origin of supersonic motions and chemical abundance in HII regions of the galaxy Sextans B)
2019-1-SCI-020 P2 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-033 P3 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of Tidal Disruption Events)
2019-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS (We propose to obtain phase-resolved spectropolarimetry of magnetic CVs with SALT. )
2019-1-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x4) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Friday, May 24, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-23
SA: Dani��l
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo, Mark (via phone)
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Summary
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A productive bright night with relatively good conditions and seeing most of the night. We completed numerous blocks of mixed priority. We also observed a candidate gravitational wave event.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-GWE-003 P0 RSS (x2) (New transient in the area of the latest gravitational wave event)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-014 P1 RSS (Measuring galaxy kinematics for construction of the galaxy velocity function)
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2019-1-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2018-1-MLT-009 P3 HRS (Follow-up of interesting binaries and high-order multiple systems uncovered with the Gaia-ESO Survey)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
SO: Fred
Others: Lonwabo, Mark (via phone)
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Summary
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A productive bright night with relatively good conditions and seeing most of the night. We completed numerous blocks of mixed priority. We also observed a candidate gravitational wave event.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-GWE-003 P0 RSS (x2) (New transient in the area of the latest gravitational wave event)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-014 P1 RSS (Measuring galaxy kinematics for construction of the galaxy velocity function)
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2019-1-SCI-020 P3 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2018-1-MLT-009 P3 HRS (Follow-up of interesting binaries and high-order multiple systems uncovered with the Gaia-ESO Survey)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-22
SA: Dani��l
SO: Fred
Others: Keith
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Summary
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A productive clear night with a bright moon and stable seeing.
We completed 14 blocks with a mix of priorities.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (x2) (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-COM-001 P1 SCAM (Burst-mirror throughput test )
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Star formation histories in dusty, green-valley galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (x2) (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-SCI-019 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x3) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Fred
Others: Keith
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Summary
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A productive clear night with a bright moon and stable seeing.
We completed 14 blocks with a mix of priorities.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (x2) (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-COM-001 P1 SCAM (Burst-mirror throughput test )
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Star formation histories in dusty, green-valley galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (x2) (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-SCI-019 P2 RSS (x2) (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x3) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-21
SA: Rosalind
SO: Fred
Others: Dani��l for handover, Lonwabo, Cornelius
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Summary
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A productive clear night with a bright moon. We completed 15 blocks with a mix of priorities.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-SCI-020 P2 RSS (x5) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
SO: Fred
Others: Dani��l for handover, Lonwabo, Cornelius
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Summary
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A productive clear night with a bright moon. We completed 15 blocks with a mix of priorities.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2018-2-LSP-001 P2 HRS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-SCI-020 P2 RSS (x5) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-20
SA: Rosalind
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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No data taken tonight due to the high humidity after the storm.
No science data taken.
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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No data taken tonight due to the high humidity after the storm.
No science data taken.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-19
SA: Rosalind
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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We had a smooth night, with no technical issues, though the weather was less cooperative with wind, clouds and bad seeing at times. We completed 16 blocks of low priority.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-002 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2019-1-SCI-036 P4 HRS (x3) (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
2018-2-MLT-007 P4 HRS (x11) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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We had a smooth night, with no technical issues, though the weather was less cooperative with wind, clouds and bad seeing at times. We completed 16 blocks of low priority.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-002 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2019-1-SCI-036 P4 HRS (x3) (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
2018-2-MLT-007 P4 HRS (x11) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-18
SA: Rosalind
SO: Fred
Others: Richard by phone
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Summary
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We completed a large number of blocks with HRS but had a lot of technical issues tonight. Conditions were good most of the night.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-036 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x3) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x11) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Fred
Others: Richard by phone
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Summary
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We completed a large number of blocks with HRS but had a lot of technical issues tonight. Conditions were good most of the night.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-036 P3 HRS (x2) (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x3) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x11) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-17
SA: Rosalind
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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We had quite a few technical troubles tonight and some variable seeing. We completed 19 blocks, mostly of lower priority due to the bright moon.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-SCI-006 P3 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x3) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x8) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x3) (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2019-1-SCI-036 P4 HRS (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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We had quite a few technical troubles tonight and some variable seeing. We completed 19 blocks, mostly of lower priority due to the bright moon.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-SCI-006 P3 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x3) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x8) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x3) (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2019-1-SCI-036 P4 HRS (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
Friday, May 17, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-16
SA: Rosalind
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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A smooth, productive bright night with relatively good conditions and seeing most of the night. We completed 20 blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-020 P3 RSS (x3) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-006 P3 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x4) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x7) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Fred
Others:
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Summary
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A smooth, productive bright night with relatively good conditions and seeing most of the night. We completed 20 blocks of mixed priority.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-COM-002 P1 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-020 P3 RSS (x3) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-006 P3 HRS (Investigation of variability of absorption lines due to ISM towards vela SNR. )
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (x4) (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x7) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-15
SA: Rosalind
SO: Fred
Others: Keith for pointing tests, Simon via phone
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Summary
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Much of the night was affected by clouds, so we mostly observed lower priority targets. We completed a pointing test and did a number of HRS Iodine cell commissioning targets. The seeing was very good throughout the night.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-COM-002 P0 HRS (x4) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2019-1-SCI-036 P3 HRS (x4) (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
SO: Fred
Others: Keith for pointing tests, Simon via phone
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Summary
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Much of the night was affected by clouds, so we mostly observed lower priority targets. We completed a pointing test and did a number of HRS Iodine cell commissioning targets. The seeing was very good throughout the night.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-COM-002 P0 HRS (x4) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2019-1-SCI-036 P3 HRS (x4) (Spectroscopy of TESS targets)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-14
SA: Brent
SO: Veronica
Others: Fred, Ros, Thabelo
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Summary
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Heavy clouds at times tonight, but otherwise mostly useful for mostly bright targets given the persistent thin clouds.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-COM-002 P0 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2018-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Long term monitoring of gamma-ray binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 RSS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x3) (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2019-1-SCI-020 P3 RSS (x2) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x8) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Veronica
Others: Fred, Ros, Thabelo
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Summary
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Heavy clouds at times tonight, but otherwise mostly useful for mostly bright targets given the persistent thin clouds.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-COM-002 P0 HRS (x2) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2018-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-1-MLT-002 P2 RSS (Long term monitoring of gamma-ray binaries)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 RSS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (x3) (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2019-1-SCI-020 P3 RSS (x2) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x8) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-13
SA: Brent
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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First half of night lost to thick clouds, but good use was made of second half that had thin clouds.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-004 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-008 P1 HRS (Monitoring metals in white dwarfs)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2019-1-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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First half of night lost to thick clouds, but good use was made of second half that had thin clouds.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-004 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-008 P1 HRS (Monitoring metals in white dwarfs)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2019-1-MLT-002 P3 HRS (Spectroscopic observations of central stars of mid-infrared nebulae)
2019-1-MLT-008 P3 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
Monday, May 13, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-12
SA: Brent
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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Another full night. Lots of data taken with mostly good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-002 P1 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2018-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (x5) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2018-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (Study of unclassified extragalactic NuSTAR serendipitous sources)
2019-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Star formation histories in dusty, green-valley galaxies)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-SCI-026 P2 RSS (Characterising the UV emission in hyperluminous, dust-obscured quasars)
2019-1-SCI-019 P2 RSS (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (x2) (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Veronica
Others: Thabelo
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Summary
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Another full night. Lots of data taken with mostly good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-002 P1 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2018-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (x5) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2018-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (Study of unclassified extragalactic NuSTAR serendipitous sources)
2019-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Star formation histories in dusty, green-valley galaxies)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-SCI-026 P2 RSS (Characterising the UV emission in hyperluminous, dust-obscured quasars)
2019-1-SCI-019 P2 RSS (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (x2) (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-SCI-013 P3 HRS (Metallicity of RR Lyrae)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-11
SA: Brent
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Quite a productive night with mostly good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 SCAM (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2018-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (x4) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Understanding the galaxy-halo connection in brightest group galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-027 P1 SCAM (Search for ancient asteroid disruption trails)
2019-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Star formation histories in dusty, green-valley galaxies)
2018-2-SCI-020 P2 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of strong gravitational lenses)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Spectral survey of candidate unusual nearby void dwarfs)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-SCI-020 P2 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Quite a productive night with mostly good seeing.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 SCAM (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2018-2-COM-001 P1 HRS (x4) (Getting the HRS tuned up for exoplanet science)
2019-1-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Understanding the galaxy-halo connection in brightest group galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-027 P1 SCAM (Search for ancient asteroid disruption trails)
2019-1-SCI-012 P2 RSS (Star formation histories in dusty, green-valley galaxies)
2018-2-SCI-020 P2 RSS (Spectroscopic follow-up of strong gravitational lenses)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-MLT-005 P2 RSS (Spectral survey of candidate unusual nearby void dwarfs)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-SCI-020 P2 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-10
SA: Brent
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Very good seeing allowing for several high priority observations to be completed.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 SCAM (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-002 P1 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2018-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (x2) (Study of unclassified extragalactic NuSTAR serendipitous sources)
2019-1-SCI-020 P1 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-026 P1 RSS (x3) (Characterising the UV emission in hyperluminous, dust-obscured quasars)
2019-1-SCI-014 P2 RSS (Measuring galaxy kinematics for construction of the galaxy velocity function)
2019-1-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-SCI-020 P2 RSS (x3) (Spectroscopic follow-up of strong gravitational lenses)
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Very good seeing allowing for several high priority observations to be completed.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 SCAM (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-002 P1 RSS (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2018-2-MLT-006 P1 RSS (x2) (Study of unclassified extragalactic NuSTAR serendipitous sources)
2019-1-SCI-020 P1 RSS (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-026 P1 RSS (x3) (Characterising the UV emission in hyperluminous, dust-obscured quasars)
2019-1-SCI-014 P2 RSS (Measuring galaxy kinematics for construction of the galaxy velocity function)
2019-1-MLT-004 P2 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2018-2-SCI-020 P2 RSS (x3) (Spectroscopic follow-up of strong gravitational lenses)
Friday, May 10, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-09
SA: Brent
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A mostly smooth night with lots of data taken.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-004 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-020 P1 RSS (x5) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-019 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x3) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS (We propose to obtain phase-resolved spectropolarimetry of magnetic CVs with SALT. )
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-SCI-024 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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A mostly smooth night with lots of data taken.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-MLT-004 P0 RSS (Observations of supernovae, near and far. @_sublunar_)
2019-1-MLT-003 P1 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-020 P1 RSS (x5) (Following fast-moving stars found by Gaia. @_sublunar_ @kenjshen)
2019-1-SCI-019 P1 RSS (x2) (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x3) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2019-1-SCI-034 P3 RSS (We propose to obtain phase-resolved spectropolarimetry of magnetic CVs with SALT. )
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2019-1-SCI-024 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-08
SA: Brent
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-07
SA: Marissa
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Rain tonight.
No science data taken.
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Rain tonight.
No science data taken.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-06
SA: Marissa
SO: Veronica
Others: Dave & Veronica. Francois & David.
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Summary
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Most of the night lost to weather. Could start observing just before 4 a.m.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
SO: Veronica
Others: Dave & Veronica. Francois & David.
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Summary
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Most of the night lost to weather. Could start observing just before 4 a.m.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-MLT-007 P3 RSS (Probing the nature of TeV and neutrino candidate blazars)
2019-1-MLT-006 P3 HRS (x2) (Searching for new chemically peculiar stars in the southern hemisphere.)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
Monday, May 6, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-05
SA: Marissa
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Night lost to weather
No science data taken.
SO: Veronica
Others:
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Summary
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Night lost to weather
No science data taken.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-04
SA: Marissa
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Night lost to weather.
No science data taken.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-03
SA: Marissa
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Night hampered by high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-027 P1 SCAM (Search for ancient asteroid disruption trails)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of extremely luminous CCSNe)
2019-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Spectral survey of candidate unusual nearby void dwarfs)
2019-1-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Understanding the galaxy-halo connection in brightest group galaxies)
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Night hampered by high humidity.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-027 P1 SCAM (Search for ancient asteroid disruption trails)
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-029 P1 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of extremely luminous CCSNe)
2019-1-MLT-005 P1 RSS (Spectral survey of candidate unusual nearby void dwarfs)
2019-1-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Understanding the galaxy-halo connection in brightest group galaxies)
Friday, May 3, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-02
SA: Marissa
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Night cut short around 4 a.m. by the arrival of very thick clouds.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (x2) (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-025 P1 RSS (Studing nova shells and jets)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2019-1-SCI-027 P1 SCAM (Search for ancient asteroid disruption trails)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-019 P2 RSS (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Night cut short around 4 a.m. by the arrival of very thick clouds.
Science data taken for:
2019-1-SCI-022 P1 RSS (x2) (Exploring ultra-diffuse galaxies)
2019-1-SCI-025 P1 RSS (Studing nova shells and jets)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x2) (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2019-1-SCI-027 P1 SCAM (Search for ancient asteroid disruption trails)
2018-2-LSP-001 P1 RSS (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-019 P2 RSS (Probing the outflows from quasars)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Night Log 2019-05-01
SA: Marissa
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Partly cloudy night with decent seeing.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 SCAM (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x4) (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2019-1-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Understanding the galaxy-halo connection in brightest group galaxies)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (x2) (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2019-1-SCI-033 P2 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of Tidal Disruption Events)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-MLT-003 P3 RSS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-024 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
SO: Veronica
Others: Enrico
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Summary
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Partly cloudy night with decent seeing.
Science data taken for:
2018-2-LSP-001 P0 SCAM (Observing optical counterparts of transient objects)
2019-1-SCI-028 P1 RSS (x4) (Measure the rotation curves of infrared-selected super spiral galaxies.)
2019-1-MLT-001 P1 RSS (Understanding the galaxy-halo connection in brightest group galaxies)
2018-1-MLT-005 P1 HRS (HRS observations of symbiotic stars)
2019-1-SCI-037 P2 RSS (The role of nitrogen in pre-white dwarf pulsations)
2019-1-SCI-002 P2 RSS (x2) (Measuring the properites of giant stars in close binaries that may eventually merge and explode.)
2019-1-SCI-033 P2 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of Tidal Disruption Events)
2019-1-MLT-008 P2 HRS (x2) (HRS monitoring of yellow symbiotic systems)
2019-1-MLT-003 P3 RSS (x2) (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2019-1-SCI-024 P3 HRS (Observations of new roAp stars @dlhwp)
2018-2-MLT-005 P3 RSS (Probing the winds from massive binary star supernova progenitors)
2018-2-MLT-007 P3 HRS (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2018-2-MLT-003 P4 RSS (x2) (Looking at chromospheric emission in stars which host exoplanets)
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Night Log 2019-04-30
SA: Moses
SO: Fred
Others: Venorica, Marissa & Enrico [for changeover], Lisa, Matt Bershady & students
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Summary
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Night started off slowly but we were able to observe a wide range of high priority and low priority blocks despite the variable seeing and clouds tonight.
Science data taken for:
2018-1-SCI-012 P0 RSS (Studying the spectral evolution of a blended grav. microlensing event @CosmicRambler @_sublunar_)
2018-2-SCI-010 P1 RSS (Understanding the nature of Irregular II galaxies.)
2019-1-SCI-033 P1 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of Tidal Disruption Events)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2017-1-MLT-012 P3 HRS (Detailled study of CEMP stars identified in the RAVE survey)
2017-1-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2018-1-MLT-009 P3 HRS (Follow-up of interesting binaries and high-order multiple systems uncovered with the Gaia-ESO Survey)
2018-2-SCI-004 P3 HRS (Characterising the host star and protoplanetary disk environment in nearby young star systems)
2019-1-MLT-003 P3 RSS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-1-MLT-002 P3 RSS (Long term monitoring of gamma-ray binaries)
2018-2-SCI-006 P4 HRS (Measuring the interstellar abundance of lithium in the Large Magellanic Cloud)
SO: Fred
Others: Venorica, Marissa & Enrico [for changeover], Lisa, Matt Bershady & students
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Summary
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Night started off slowly but we were able to observe a wide range of high priority and low priority blocks despite the variable seeing and clouds tonight.
Science data taken for:
2018-1-SCI-012 P0 RSS (Studying the spectral evolution of a blended grav. microlensing event @CosmicRambler @_sublunar_)
2018-2-SCI-010 P1 RSS (Understanding the nature of Irregular II galaxies.)
2019-1-SCI-033 P1 RSS (Study of the hosts' properties of Tidal Disruption Events)
2019-1-MLT-003 P2 HRS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-2-MLT-007 P2 HRS (x2) (Searching for evolved binary stars with long orbital periods)
2017-1-MLT-012 P3 HRS (Detailled study of CEMP stars identified in the RAVE survey)
2017-1-MLT-004 P3 RSS (Monitoring the line emission in Southern Galactic Be/X-ray binaries)
2018-1-MLT-009 P3 HRS (Follow-up of interesting binaries and high-order multiple systems uncovered with the Gaia-ESO Survey)
2018-2-SCI-004 P3 HRS (Characterising the host star and protoplanetary disk environment in nearby young star systems)
2019-1-MLT-003 P3 RSS (A SALT survey of chemically-peculiar hot subdwarfs.)
2018-1-MLT-002 P3 RSS (Long term monitoring of gamma-ray binaries)
2018-2-SCI-006 P4 HRS (Measuring the interstellar abundance of lithium in the Large Magellanic Cloud)
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