MDM Observatory 1.3m Telescope Observing Report for 2011 Jan 16

Observer(s): Sheffield
Institution(s): Columbia

Instrument: MkIII/Wilbur

Worked for 2 hours (part of the night)
Conditions were Mixed most of the night.
Problems were encountered, see the separate trouble report for details.

Seeing and Weather:
   Beg: Seeing 1.4 arcsec, Cirrus, Winds Moderate
   Mid: Cirrus, Winds Moderate
   End: Clear, Winds Calm

Observing Summary:

After opening and getting setup at the beginning of the night, 
the tracking was not staying enabled.  I eventually restarted 
and the tracking (and all else) seemed to be working fine again, 
but I shut down early just to be sure (if it is an insidious mechanical 
problem with the telescope, I do not want to take any chance of 
exacerbating it; Bob will investigate in the morning).  Also, I was 
planning an early shutdown anyway, as I am driving down the 
mountain in the morning and need sleep!

Overall, an extremely successful run.  The new slit-viewing camera
works perfectly.  Thanks to Jules and Bob for the training and 
assistance!

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Submitted on 2011 Jan 17 [2:29:00]