MDM Observatory 1.3m Telescope Observing Report for 2011 Jul 10

Observer(s): Gaidos
Institution(s): University of Hawaii

Instrument: Mark III

Worked for 2.5 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:
   Clouds all night.
   Beg: Patchy Clouds, Winds Moderate
   Mid: Overcast, Winds Moderate
   End: Overcast, Winds Moderate

Observing Summary:

Opened at 2025 during episode of clearing and drier conditions.  
Poor seeing and some windshake noticed, although telescope was pointed out of the wind.
Scattered high clouds and haze present.
Ongoing problem with  jitter  in declination.
Problem with tracking turning off did not appear tonight.
Closed at 2255 because of thick clouds and threat of rain from south.


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Submitted on 2011 Jul 10 [23:32:28]