(meteorobs) Question for the Experts

[Kim Youmans]

Bill,
          I have no doubt but that last night I personally misidentified a 
few SPOs as PERs.   I would think that would be the trend for most 
observers.  My SPO count is almost always lower on major shower peak nights

Kim Youmans


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Godley" <wwgj180 at yahoo.com>
To: <meteorobs at meteorobs.org>
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 2:29 PM
Subject: (meteorobs) Question for the Experts


> As David Stine already reported, conditions were good
> in Eastern Oklahoma last night, and the show did not
> disappoint.  I won't have a final count until I can
> listen to the tape tonight (before heading back out to
> hopefully bag more meteors).
>
> It did seem to me that my SPO count was rather low.  I
> guess it is likely that I mis-classified a few.
>
> My question is: Which do you think (or does the
> historic data indicate) is more likely during a PER,
> GEM or similar shower peak - incorrectly identifying a
> SPO as a shower member or a shower member as a SPO?
> Assume an reasonably knowledgeable observer doing
> their best to be accurate.
>
> I think I know the answer, but would appreciate your
> input.
>
> Bill Godley
>
>
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