----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mauna Loa Solar Observatory Observer's Log ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon May 24 16:40:58 GMT 2021 Year: 21 Doy: 144 Observer: mlso WEATHER COMMENT: mcotter: Mon May 24 16:42:02 GMT 2021 Temp: 38.2f, Humidity: 66%, Pressure: 28.827in, Wind: 8mph from 171degs, Skies: Clear skies, though slightly hazy. Inversion layer above Maunakea. ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 16:42:09 GMT 2021 Opened windows upstairs ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 16:44:04 GMT 2021 PM Blew off Kcor O1 Two small artefacts were visible at the bottom of the lens, approximately 6:00 o'clock position that would not blow off even after repeated attempts. ___end___ Mon May 24 16:49:41 GMT 2021 Kcor Focus/alignment program exited GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 16:54:26 GMT 2021 Kcor running. SGS Offsets: X(RA), -135, Y(Dec): 90. Polarizer checked: Mid, Bright, Dark, Mid. ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 17:32:40 GMT 2021 PM Blew off Kcor Field Lens to try and clear the dust spots in the S-SW ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 19:11:05 GMT 2021 Patchy clouds in around the obs many need to pause obs at some point. ___end___ WEATHER COMMENT: mcotter: Mon May 24 19:29:02 GMT 2021 Temp: 48.3f, Humidity: 53%, Pressure: 28.866in, Wind: 4mph from 51degs, Skies:Altocumulus clouds are moving in slowly from the north-northeast. It currently is a small patch of clouds so unless more clouds begin to form they should move out of the viewing area shortly. ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 19:29:39 GMT 2021 Kcor has been stopped as clouds are moving through the viewing area. ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 19:34:48 GMT 2021 Cloud coverage continues to increase. The dome shutter doors have been closed until conditions improve. ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Mon May 24 19:50:08 GMT 2021 Clouds coverage is continuing to increase and the sky is now covered in Altocumulus clouds. The dome windows have been closed. ___end___ WEATHER COMMENT: mcotter: Mon May 24 22:25:26 GMT 2021 Cloud coverage has increased dramatically with heavy gray orthographic clouds moving in from the west. ___end___ GENERAL COMMENT BY mcotter: Tue May 25 02:05:05 GMT 2021 The early morning was clear but clouds rolled in at around 10:00am HST. Some Kcor and Ucomp data was able to be taken today. ___end___ ONSITE STAFF: berkey, mcotter