(meteorobs) Perseids from Central FL, USA
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Tue Aug 12 11:37:45 EDT 2008
I haven't reviewed my data yet, but remember making notes of the same
Perseid "clumps" you mention.
Mark Davis, South Carolina, USA
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GLDSKTR at aol.com wrote:
> I hope everyone had clear skies!
>
> I got outside around 2:30am, under crystal clear Central Florida, USA skies.
> I saw 3 right off the bat, 2 small, dim, fast ones, and one fireball. I
> figured it would be a good night!
>
> The rest of the night seemed to have "clumps." You'd see a bunch, then about
> 5-10 minutes of nothing, then a bunch again. Very spotty action, but I did
> notice the increase in fireballs as the night went on. Bright, long trains! A
> few nice Kappa Cygnids filled in the blank spots. By 5am, high, thin clouds
> moved in, and I packed it in.
>
> Definitely not the best Perseid shower I've ever seen, but was very
> consistent with the last few years as far as "bunching" activity. Although, any night
> under meteors is never bad!
>
> Anthony
> Central FL, USA
>
>
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