HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE
                              DAILY REPORT #1280

PERIOD COVERED:  0000Z
Daily Status Report as of 341/0000Z

1.0 ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED AND ACCOMPLISHED:

   1.1 Completed WF/PC-2 5446 (The Nuclei of Nearby S0 and Spiral Galaxies:
       A PC Snapshot Imaging) 

       The WF/PC-2 was used to make observations of the core region of
       galaxy NGC-4600 to provide statistics on the nuclear cups, stellar
       condensations, and inner stellar disks and dust lanes. The
       observations were executed as scheduled, and no anomalies were
       noted. 

   1.2 Completed WF/PC-2 5560 (WF/PC-2 Cycle 4 Calibration: Internal
       Monitor. 1) 

       The WF/PC-2 was used to make several flat calibration observations
       to monitor the CCD camera electronics, the optical alignment, and to
       check for contamination. The observations were completed as planned,
       and no anomalies were noted. 

   1.3 Completed S/C 5582 (FOC/48 Monthly Activation (Camera Section
       Only): Cycle 4) 

       This proposal was executed as scheduled, and no anomalies were
       noted. 

   1.4 Completed WF/PC-2 5393 (The Nature of the Host Galaxies of 
       High-Redshift, Radio-Loud Quasars)

       The WF/PC-2 was used to make observations of galaxy PKS2338+04 which
       contains a high red-shifted, radio-loud quasar to study its
       morphology. This data will be compared with low-Z QSOs and other
       radio galaxies. The observations were executed as scheduled, and no
       anomalies were noted. 

   1.5 Completed Two Sets of FOS/RD 5535 (Cycle 4 Internal Wavelength
       Calibration) 

       The Faint Object Spectrograph was used to make internal calibration
       observations to monitor the stability of the wavelength scale for
       different gratings. The observations were completed as planned, and
       no problems were reported. 

   1.6 Completed GHRS/2 5769 (UV Spectroimaging of Saturn and Search for 
       Exogenous Water in the Atmosphere)

       The High Resolution Spectrograph ( Side Two) was used to make
       ultraviolet spectrographic observations of the North and South
       Hemispheres of the Planet Saturn to look for exogenous water. The
       target acquisition was performed on the moon Mimus, followed by
       offsets to several regions on Saturn. The observations were executed
       as scheduled, and no anomalies were noted. 

   1.7 Completed WF/PC-2 5764 (WF/PC-2 Cycle 4 Calibration: Internal Flats 
       - Repeat)

       The WF/PC-2 was used to make internal flat calibration images using
       the VIS lamp and internal sources. The observations were executed as
       scheduled, and no anomalies were noted. 

   1.8 Completed WF/PC-2 5629 (WF/PC-2 Cycle 4 Photometric Calibration 
       Monitor 1C: 4-Chip STD in F170W)

       The WF/PC-2 was used to make photometric calibration observations of
       the ultraviolet standard star GRW+70D582. The observations were
       executed as scheduled, and no anomalies were noted. 

   1.9 Completed WF/PC-2 5479 (Subarcsecond Structure in Nearby AGNs)

       The WF/PC-2 was used to make snapshot observations of the nearby
       active galactic nuclei of NGC-6217 to study the interactions between
       the central engine, the stars, and the interstellar matter in the
       AGN. The observations were executed as scheduled, and no anomalies
       were noted. 

   1.10 Completed GHRS/1 5177 (Physical Conditions in Low Z Absorption Line 
       Systems in QSOs: Cycle 4) 

       The High Resolution Spectrograph (Side One) was used to make 
       spectroscopic observations of the QSO PG1630+377 to look for
       absorption lines in the line of sight of the quasar. Of particular
       interest is the helium line at 584 A0, which will be shifted to 1443
       A0 due to the redshift of Z = 1.473. The observations were executed
       as scheduled, and no problems were reported. 

2.0 FLIGHT OPERATIONS SUMMARY:

   2.1 Guide Star Acquisitions: 

                            Scheduled Acquisitions : 6
                                        Successful : 6

                          Scheduled Reacquisitions : 10
                                        Successful : 10

   2.2 FHST Updates: 

                              Scheduled : 13
                             Successful : 13

   2.3 Significant HSTARs: None

   2.4 Operations Notes: 

       Yesterday, HST began the transition to the Second TDRS Ground
       Terminal (STGT) with the activation of operations with the West
       Satellite. Most services have been uneventful, but there have been
       four instances of engineering data loss during two STGT supports. In
       each case a switch was made to WSGT/NGT, and the problems ceased. 
       These instances were reported to the network via TTRs which are
       being investigated.  Today, the East Satellite will be added to the
       operational mix. 

       Early this morning (341/1036Z), the Gyro #5 motor encountered a
       current jump. After the initial spike went to 288 mA, the gyro 5
       motor current returned to 156 mA and has remained at that value. In
       addition to the motor current jump, the gyro bias has changed. All
       other gyro telemetry looks nominal. There will be a meeting today at
       1PM to review actions. 

3.0 ANOMALY STATUS:


   3.1 Significant New Anomalies: None

   3.2 Significant Unresolved Anomalies: None

4.0 SIGNIFICANT FORTHCOMING EVENTS: 

        Nothing at this time.


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