----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mauna Loa Solar Observatory Observer's Log ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed Jan 22 17:03:28 GMT 2014 Year: 14 Doy: 022 Observer: berkey WEATHER COMMENT: berkey: Wed Jan 22 17:03:31 GMT 2014 temp 38f, winds 30-40mph from the SW with stronger gusts, skies mostly clear a few low whispy clouds to the east. ___end___ GENERAL OBSERVATORY COMMENT BY berkey: Wed Jan 22 17:04:21 GMT 2014 Delaying opening of domes until winds subside. ___end___ GENERAL OBSERVATORY COMMENT BY berkey: Wed Jan 22 18:42:08 GMT 2014 Fog blowing in from the SW now. Mauna Kea is totaly shrouded in clouds and NWS forcast just issued a winter weather advisor for the summits ___end___ KCOR COMMENT BY berkey: Wed Jan 22 21:02:51 GMT 2014 Inspected the beam train for something that could be causing optical noise in the south. From what I can tell, there is a strong possiblity of scatter light reflecting off of the bolts holding the Cal Pol cover. I will try to find some flat black pan head black bolts to replace the taller shinny socket head bolts that are currently in place. ___end___ GENERAL OBSERVATORY COMMENT BY berkey: Wed Jan 22 21:22:50 GMT 2014 Weather isn't improving heading out. ___end___