(meteorobs) Perseids quick report

[Dave Hostetter]

Hi, everyone:

I have only minutes before I have to get ready to go to work, so this will
be quick and I will send more details later.

I observed from New Iberia, LA, USA, (about 92W, 29.5N) under mostly clear
skies from 0840-1000 UT, with a limiting magnitude of about 5 even with the
moonlight, an astonishing night around here.  I set up in the shade of a
cypress tree to reduce the effect of direct moonlight, with a fence somewhat
blocking a neighbor's intrusive lighting.

All times UT:

0841-0850:    2 Perseids
0851-0900:    2 Perseids, 2 sporadics
0901-0910:    1 Perseid, 1 possible point sporadic (more likely a satellite
glint)
0911-0920:    2 Perseids
0921-0930:    1 Perseid
0931-0940:    sky dominated by sudden, fast moving clouds
0941-0950:    2 Perseids
0951-1000:    1 Perseid, followed by more clouds and an end to the session
Total:    12 Perseids, 2 certain sporadics, TEFF=65 minutes

Gotta run.  I'll send the details after work.

Dave Hostetter