MDM Observatory 1.3m Telescope Observer's Report for 2006 Dec 20

Observer(s): Markus Boettcher
Institution(s): Ohio University

Instrument: Templeton

Worked for 12 hours (all night)
Conditions were Non-Photometric most of the night.
Problems were encountered, see the separate trouble report for details.

Seeing and Weather:
   Beg: Seeing 1.3 arcsec, Cirrus, Winds Calm
   Mid: Seeing 1.4 arcsec, Cirrus, Winds Calm
   End: Seeing 1.7 arcsec, Cirrus, Winds Calm

Observing Summary:

After a few hours (around 9:30 p.m.), the shutter stopped 
responding. Problem fixed with Bob's help (thanks!) by
manually opening and closing the shutter. Otherwise, 
great observing night; only occasional, light cirrus 
clouds.

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Submitted on 2006 Dec 21 [6:10:01]