CCD Observing Log of Ritter Observatory
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Echelle settings UT Date:  02 Aug 2006
Observer:  KSB, SR
LDS Settings
X-Disp Tilt: 235.0 λc: Hα Exposure: 20060802.xxx
Temp. (°C):   41
RH (%):  73
Grating: 6 λc: Hα Tilt: 4o
Echelle Tilt: 21.95 Slit: 275 Sky Conditions:  clear, hot, very humid
Slit: 255 Det. Temp.: -86oC Focus: 5.70


Exp #
Start Time
(UT)
Dur
(s)
HA
Start
E/L
Object
Sp. Type
V
Mag
ADU's
(/pix)
Comments
1-5
1:25
0
zenith
E
bias


83
 
6-10
1:44
5
"
E
flat


3950

11
1:57
300
"
E
Th-Ar


104

12
2:24
1200
+1:31
E
delta Sco
B0.3 IVe
2.2
535
#13  2:49   Th-Ar    NOTE: VERY STRANGE CCD IMAGE IN DS9!!  As if something is on the CCD or in the light path.  NDM notified.





 


Problem is condensation on the camera window.  Checked flat obs from previous nights - appears to have just started on 20060730 and gotten progressively worse over the last couple of nights.  Presumably related to the extremely humid weather conditions of the past few days.





 


No point in further observations.  Closing up.  Files saved in case we can save the H alpha profile for delta Sco (order 9 is slightly less affected).





 


Per NDM instructions, door to echelle room to be left open in hopes of getting A/C in there to help with condensation.

3:15



 


Closed down.