MDM Observatory 2.4m Telescope Observer's Report for 2007 Sep 17

Observer(s): Fesen and Milisavljevic
Institution(s): Dartmouth

Instrument: Modspec

Worked for 10 hours (all night)
Conditions were Non-Photometric most of the night.
Problems were encountered, see the separate trouble report for details.

Seeing and Weather:
   Beg: Seeing 1 arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate
   Mid: Seeing 1 arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate
   End: Seeing 1 arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate

Observing Summary:

Immediately noticed reflections in our exposures upon opening
and suspected moisture on the plate.  Following advice, blew with
gas for 20 min and promptly fixed problem.  Then observed for
the entire evening with clear skies and modest winds.  Seeing was
variable, staying on average around 1 arcsec.

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Submitted on 2007 Sep 18 [5:18:01]