MDM Observatory 2.4m Telescope Observing Report for 2015 Oct 15

Observer(s): Sheffield
Institution(s): Columbia

Instrument: Modspec+Echelle

Worked for 12 hours (all night)
Conditions were Mixed most of the night.
Problems were encountered, see the separate trouble report for details.

Seeing and Weather:
   Clouds from 6 until 8.
   Beg: Patchy Clouds, Winds Light & Variable
   Mid: Clear, Winds Calm
   End: Clear, Winds Calm

Observing Summary:

The START controller switch on the TCS would not turn on due 
to an apparent issue with the telescope platform. The telescope 
limits were manually overridden 
(switch is up in the Telescope Control Junction Box).

A surprisingly clear night, after some early clouds (and rain in 
the afternoon).

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Submitted on 2015 Oct 16 [6:17:23]