(meteorobs) Observing Meteors

[Lewis J. Gramer]

Vijay, the NAMN Guide that Mark mentions below, is an excellent
general introduction to the whole technique of meteor observing.
Note in particular, the short list of comparison objects for use
in doing meteor magnitude estimates - and the link to the four
NAMN sky charts - which have many more comparison stars marked:
  http://www.namnmeteors.org/charts.html

Clear skies!
Lew Gramer


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From: meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org [mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org] On Behalf Of meteors at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:50 AM
To: Global Meteor Observing Forum
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Observing Meteors


For a detailed look at making magnitude estimates and visual observing in general, take a look at
http://www.namnmeteors.org/guidechap2.html
Mark

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> Dear Friends,
>
> I have been reading your mails regarding your observations of meteors.
> I have tried many times observing meteors earlier with a partial success during
> LEONIDS storms since year 2000. But ever since I got membership of this group I
> have not been able to watch any due overcast skies because of monsoons. I hope
> somehow I manage to get at a place with clear skies between 10 and 12 August.
> I have one difficulty. I do not understand how does one measure the magnitude of
> illuminance of meteor. Could any one of you explain it to me.
>
> Thanks.
> Clear skies!
>
> Vijay Likhite
> Mumbai, India.