MDM Observatory 1.3m Telescope Observing Report for 2014 Dec 24

Observer(s): Schwarzer, Harrison; Tan, Joshua
Institution(s): Columbia University; SLU

Instrument: Templeton

Worked for 14 hours (all night)
Conditions were Photometric most of the night.
Problems were encountered, see the separate trouble report for details.

Seeing and Weather:
   High Winds all night.
   Beg: Seeing 2 arcsec, Clear, Winds High
   Mid: Seeing 2 arcsec, Clear, Winds High
   End: Seeing 2.5 arcsec, Clear, Winds Light & Variable

Observing Summary:

Northern Targets previously prevented by winds observed. 
Though winds were stronger (~20mph) than the previous night, 
their north-easterly approach allowed for Northern observations.
Around 5am, winds dropped below 10mph, and were pleasantly absent
at times. Temperature 35 degrees Fahrenheit at observations' outset, dropped 
somewhat, then approached 45 degrees Fahrenheit by morning sunrise.


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Submitted on 2014 Dec 24 [7:02:23]