MDM Observatory 2.4m Telescope Observer's Report for 2003 May 07

Observer(s): Monique Aller
Institution(s): University of Michigan

Instrument: MODSPEC + Wilbur

Worked for 10 hours (all night)
Conditions were Non-Photometric most of the night.
No equipment or software problems were encountered.

Seeing and Weather:
   Beg: Seeing 1.1 arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate
   Mid: Seeing 1.3 arcsec, Cirrus, Winds Moderate, wind gusts > 25mph
   End: Seeing 1.2 arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate, humid --> 85%

Observing Summary:

I obtained spectra for a total of 5 galaxies, along with assorted
template stars and calibration frames. The weather was
mostly clear (with the exception of some light clouds in
the early-middle part of the night), with sustained
winds above 10mph and gusts above 25 mph. The humidity 
increased throughout the night, until it hit 85% a little
after 4 AM, necessitating a shut-down of the telescope.

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Submitted on 2003 May 8 [5:14:42]