Lab 1

Lab 1

IRTF Obeservations

Ryan Hall

8/25/2015

Abstract

​The ignition of the IRTF observation was to gather data on stars in hopes of finding exoplanets that revolve around them. For this particular night, there was a mixture of fog, rain, and high humidity that resulted in not being able to open the dome of the telescope.

Introduction

​The objective of these observations would have been to gather data on various stars that can be later used to make other calculations about the stars. As previously stated, no data was gained for the lab report due to poor weather conditions.

Procedures

​No procedures were followed since the dome of the telescope could not be opened in fear of damaging the lenses.

Results and Discussion

​No results can be formed without any data retrieved.

Conclusions

​A mixture of rain, fog, and high humidity made it impossible to make any observations. So no conclusions can be made on this information. Other nights will be held to make more observations and hopefully results and conclusions can be made from said data.