MDM Observatory 1.3m Telescope Observer's Report for 2007 Sep 10

Observer(s): Eastman
Institution(s): OSU

Instrument: 4K

Worked for 10 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 1.5 arcsec, Clear, Winds Calm
   Mid: Seeing 1.5 arcsec, Clear, Winds Calm
   End: Seeing 1.5 arcsec, Clear, Winds Calm

Observing Summary:

With the exception of the guider focus (see trouble report), everything went smoothly for the 4K's first light (on this detector). Before I leave (Sept 19th), I'll create a website and manual for the 4K; it's now ready for regular use!

There were clouds on the horizon, but it was mostly clear overhead all night. I spent most of the night doing extra/intrafocal image pairs for Ross' analysis. I also observed CygnusOB2 for Jose.

The new focus routine is quite snazzy and makes focusing the telescope relatively quick and easy.



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Submitted on 2007 Sep 11 [6:00:00]