Observers: Gerke, Croxall, Grammer
Telescope Operator: Geno Bechetti
Support Astronomer: Olga Kuhn
Instrument: MODS1

Observing log for 02-11-2013

Skies are mostly clear.  Some scattered clouds in the south, but 
nothing major.  Humidity hoovering at 65%.  Roof clear of ice.  
Mast clear of ice. Moderate wind.

Play-by-play:
01:40 - 
trying to cool mirrors which are warm due to not being opened at 
all last night due to ice.  Wind is bouncing all over the 
place right at the limit.

02:00 - 
Open the dome
humidity and wind are both on the rise.

02:45 - 
2.3" FWHM... but collimation not converging.
Temperature gradient of 1deg across the mirror
Temp difference of ~7deg between mirror and ambient

4:30 - 
Had to close due to humidity
strong temperature gradients in the mirror persisting

humidity came down but the wind stayed high with gusts up to 40-59m/s