MDM Observatory 2.4m Telescope Observer's Report for 2001 Jan 10

Observer(s): Scharf (Helfand/Crotts run)
Institution(s): Columbia

Instrument: 8K

No Observing (see comments below)
Bad weather most of the night.
Problems were encountered, see the summary for details.

Seeing and Weather:
   High Humidity from 7pm until 2.30a.

Observing Summary:

Humidity >85% for 70% of night until last 1/4, some
cloud still present, Dome opened but no science data taken,
problems: Dome shutter had some problems opening due to contacts
          Guide camera was not correctly connected to drives &
          therefore could not guide.
          only 1/2 8K cam operational (master side)

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Submitted on 2001 Jan 11 [20:46:28]