Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 23:58:48 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (20-Mar-2003)

Hello,

We at Sac Peak will continue to observe the active region NOAA0314 
until the end of this ASP observing run. We finish the observation 
at 19:00UT on March 20. Four M-class flares occurred in this region 
for the last 24 hours. This region still maitains high activities.
Now this region goes to the west limb, however, we try to observe 
this region in expectation of further active events.

We could not observe the sun with ASP yesterday because of snow showers. 



The position of NOAA 0314 on 19-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    S15W60, (806",-190")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Shin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 23:44:57 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (19-Mar-2003)

Hello,

We at Sac Peak observe the active region NOAA0314 on March 18 
and 19. This region maitains beta-gamma-delta configuration.
Two X-class and one M-class flares occurred in this region
for the last 24 hours. Our primary target in the region is still 
the follower spot group.

We had clear skies only for one hours in the morning yesterday 
because of a lot of clouds. 


The position of NOAA 0314 on 18-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    S15W47, (681",-169")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Shin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 23:47:48 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (18-Mar-2003)

Hello,


We at Sac Peak observe the active region NOAA0306 on March 17. 
Now this region goes to the west limb. We would like to 
change our target to NOAA0314 from March 18. This region grew 
to the beta-gamma region in this weekend and many C-class events 
occurred in this region. Our primary target is the follower spot group.

We had clear skies only for two hours around noon yesterday because of 
clouds, but we were able to obtain good seeing data in this period.  


The position of NOAA 0314 on 17-March-2003 13:00UT is:

    S15W30, (446",-148")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Shin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 23:43:40 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (17-Mar-2003)

Hello, 

We at Sac Peak will continue to observe the active region NOAA0306 until
Monday. Small sunspot which was separated from the leading sunspot in this 
region is being divided into another two parts. The number of small magnetic 
features on northeast side of the leading sunspot decrease slightly. Our 
primary targets are still the north part of the leading sunspot and 
the surrounding small spots. 

We had clear skies and good seeing until noon. However, the sky was 
covered by clouds frequently in the afternoon.


The position of NOAA 0306 on 16-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N07W41, (628",207")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Shin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 23:41:46 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (16-Mar-2003)

Hello, 

We at Sac Peak will continue to observe the active region NOAA0306
during this weekend. The unmbra in the leading sunspot become two 
parts completely and the penumbra is being divided. The sizes of 
small spots which loacate in the northeast side of the leading 
sunpsot decrease slightly. Today's our primary targets are the 
northeast part of the leading sunpot and surrounding small 
magnetic features.

We had clear skies and good seeing only in the morning yesterday 
and then the sky was almost covered by clouds.


The position of NOAA 0306 on 15-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N07W25, (405",225")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Shin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:31:02 -0700 (MST)
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (15-Mar-2003)
From: NAGATA "Shin'ichi" 

Hello, 

We at Sac Peak will continue to observe the active region NOAA0306
during this weekend. It seems to us the sunspot is being divided into
two parts. Many small spots are seen in the northeast part of this
region; our primary target in this weekend observation is this
region. We are now preparing the ASP images taken in this operation.
We will upload them to our web page and tell you about it in a few
hours.

The position of NOAA 0306 on 14-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N07W13, (215",233")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Shin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 23:33:58 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (14-Mar-2003)

Hello,

We had clear skies for the past three days. The seeing was very good 
in the morning, We at Sak Peak will continue to observe the active 
region NOAA0306. The leading sunspot continue to decay gradually. 
Some small spots were formed on the nothern side of the leading sunspot.


The position of NOAA 0306 on 13-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N07E01, (-30",240")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Shin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 23:35:55 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (13-Mar-2003)

Hello,

We at Sak Peak will continue to observe the active region NOAA0306.
This active region is unchanged significantly. The leading sunspot 
seems to be gradually decaying and small spot forms on the nothern 
side of the leading sunspot.


The position of NOAA 0306 on 12-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N07E15, (-248",233")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Sin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 23:37:22 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (12-Mar-2003)

Hello,

The setup of ASP @ Sac Peak was finished yesterday. We start the 
routine observations today. Our target is still the active region 
NOAA 0306. Magnetic feature on northeast side of the leading sunpost 
become larger than yesterday. Bright coronal structure is formed 
above this magnetic feature.

The position of NOAA 0306 on 11-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N06E28, (-451",207")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Sin'ichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 00:06:02 +0900
From: kubo
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (11-Mar-2003)

Hello,

The instrument setup of ASP @ Sac Peak is still under going now. The setup 
will be completed today. When the setup is finished, we plan to observe
NOAA 0306. Small magneitc features appear on the eastern side of the leading
sunspot. Some features have polarities opposite to the leading sunspot, and 
are expected to cause interesting coronal activities.

The position of NOAA 0306 on 10-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N05E41, (-620",178")


Masahito Kubo
Yukio Katsukawa
and Sinichi Nagata
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:20:15 +0900
From: Yukio Katsukawa 
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (10-Mar-2003)

Hello,

We have arrived Sac Peak, and start the setup of ASP instruments
today. If possible we also start the observation.

When the setup is completed, we plan to observe NOAA 0296 today.
But, this region becomes close to the west limb, and it seems to
be difficult to observe the region with ASP on Monday.

 From Monday 10 March we will observe NOAA 0306 that have a large
leading spot. Some magnetic activities are expected around the
leading spot.

The position of NOAA 0306 on 9-March-2003 14:00UT is:

    N05E55, (-790",153")



Yukio Katsukawa
and Masahito Kubo
@ Sac Peak 


Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2003 00:20:33 +0900
From: Yukio Katsukawa 
Subject: Sac Peak ASP observation (9-Mar-2003)

Dear colleagues,

We have arrived US, and today go to top of the mountain. From
today to 20 March, we will inform you of ASP observation targets.

On Sunday 9 March we will setup the ASP instruments, and start
the test observation. We hope we can start the routine observations
from Monday, 10 March.

When the setup is completed, we plan to observe NOAA 0296 which
has a large sunspot and some satellite spots. The position of NOAA
0296 on 8-March-2003 15:00UT is:

  N13W27, (429",322")


Regards,


Yukio Katsukawa and Masahito Kubo