(meteorobs) Meteor Activity Outlook for October 12-18, 2007

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In a message dated 10/11/2007 12:39:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
lunro.imo.usa at cox.net writes:
 
The Orionids (ORI) are becoming more numerous from a radiant located  at
06:04 (91) +15. This position lies in northeastern Orion, eight  degrees
north of the orange first magnitude star Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis).  The
radiant rises near 2300 LDT and is best placed on the meridian near  0500.
With maximum activity predicted for October 21, current rates for  all
locations would be near two to three per hour At 66km/sec., the  average
Orionid is swift.




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Has anyone come up with an explanation concerning the  unusual and unexpected 
enhancement of last year's Orionids; and are there any  thoughts as to 
whether last year was a "one shot deal" or possibly carry over  through this year?
 
-- joe rao



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