MDM Observatory 1.3m Telescope Observing Report for 2019 Mar 17

Observer(s): David Schiminovich, Nicole Melso, Observational Astronomy Class
Institution(s): Columbia University

Instrument: Templeton, Direct

Worked for 10 hours (most of the night)
Conditions were Mixed most of the night.
No equipment or software problems were encountered.

Seeing and Weather:
   Clouds from 8 until 10.
   Beg: Patchy Clouds, Winds Calm
   Mid: Clear, Winds Calm
   End: Clear, Winds Calm

Observing Summary:

First full night of observing for the observational astronomy class from Columbia University.  
We successfully imaged a wide range of targets (galaxies, nebulae and an exoplanet transit).
Threatening clouds from afternoon thunderstorms prevented us from opening for the first ~1.5 hours.
Otherwise good conditions.

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Submitted on 2019 Mar 20 [13:52:49]