MDM Observatory 2.4m Telescope Observing Report for 2011 Jan 31

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

Instrument: Modspec + Templeton; Retrocam

Worked for 9 hours (most of the night)
Conditions were Photometric most of the night.
Problems were encountered, see the separate trouble report for details.

Seeing and Weather:
   Clouds from start until 8 PM.
   Beg: Fog/Low Clouds, Winds Moderate
   Mid: Seeing 1+ arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate
   End: Seeing 1+ arcsec, Clear, Winds Moderate

Observing Summary:

A nasty storm blew through during the day, leaving a deck of 
fast-moving cumulus and dropping temperatures at sunset -- but
after an hour or so, it cleared off beautifully!  This was a 
very fast-moving event. It was on the windy side all night, but
the seeing wasn't bad -- perhaps the limited daytime warming had
some effect.  Closed a tad early to get to the airport -- thanks
to all for the help!

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Submitted on 2011 Feb 1 [5:48:29]