MDM Observatory 2.4m Telescope Observer's Report for 2006 Mar 17

Observer(s): John Thorstensen
Institution(s): Dartmouth

Instrument: Modspec + echelle CCD

Worked for 11 hours (all night)
Conditions were Photometric most of the night.
No equipment or software problems were encountered.

Seeing and Weather:
   Beg: Seeing 1.2 arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate
   Mid: Seeing 1.2 arcsec, Cirrus, Winds Moderate
   End: Seeing 1.2 arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate

Observing Summary:

A nice clear night except for about one hour around 10 PM, when 
a platoon of high clouds marched past.  Heavy high cloud hung in
the east all night long, but very clear overhead for the most 
part, with a bright (3 d past full) moon to show anything that
might have come through.  Windier than previous nights but not 
excessive - gusts beyond 20 mph.  Low humidity.  Seeing pretty 
decent for the most part.  A storm is forecast for tomorrow 
night.  No equipment troubles.

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Submitted on 2006 Mar 18 [6:24:58]