(meteorobs) Quadrantids 2008

Alan Hilburn rebelinred at webtv.net
Mon Jan 7 11:59:07 EST 2008


My observations on January 4, 2008. At a starting time of 06:08 UT and
ending at 09:08 UT (01:08 - 04:08 EST.). Location in Wilmington N.C.
(New Hanover County), Long: 77 deg. 95 min. W and Lat: 34 deg. 25 min.
N.
 Elevation at 9 meters.
Method using paper, pen, taking radio, and red flash light.
Observed showers:
 Antihelion 116 + 20
Coma Berenicids 188 + 19
Quadrantids 230 + 49
Here are my observations starting with 06:08 UT and at fifteen minute
bins, temp was 20F at the start and 18F at the finish. The sky
transparency was a 3 out of 5 and 5 being best possible, LM 5.2. Facing
north and with eyes looking at 45 deg angle up and with a view from NW
to NE side to side.  Teff 2.25 hours. I did note a lack of dim Quads
but, I did have those, did I see that, could have been that this cold
weather was getting to my eyes. I put down info as fast as I could and
as positive as I seen it. One note at 07:17 I saw a double flash
directly overhead and noted first flash was of -2 mag. with second flash
of -3 mag. My peripheral vision saw the flashes off the building that I
was between. Most positive it was an Ant. from trace back to source. All
times in UT time. 
 
06:08 - 06:22: Ant: (1)
                     Com: (0)
                     Qua: (0)
                     Spo: (0)
06:23 - 06:37: Ant: (0)
                     Com: (0)
                     Qua: (2)
                     Spo: (0)
06:38 - 06:52: Ant: (0)
                     Com: (0)
                     Qua: (3)
                     Spo: (0)
06:53 - 07:07: Ant: (0)
                     Com:(1)
                     Qua: (0)
                     Spo: (0)
07:08 - 07:22: Ant: (1)
                     Com: (0)
                     Qua: (0)
                     Spo: (0)
07:23 - 07:37: Ant: (0)
                     Com: (0)
                     Qua: (0)
                     Spo: (0)
07:38 - 08:22: A 45 minute break, cold getting to my feet.

08:23 - 08:37: Ant: (1)
                      Com: (0)
                      Qua: (3)
                      Spo: (0)
08:38 - 08:52: Ant: (0)
                      Com:(1)
                      Qua: (2)
                      Spo: (0)
08:53 - 09:07: Ant: (0)
                      Com: (0)
                      Qua: (2)
                      Spo: (0)
Here are my minute by minute observations of meteor shower members and
magnitudes. Colors mostly white with good 40% bluish/white:
06:21 Ant: +1
06;32 Qua +3
06:34 Qua +1
06:39 Qua +1
06:42 Qua +3
06:42 Qua +1
07:03 Com +3
07:17 Ant -3  *This one had a double flash (like in flash bulb
effective) -2 then -3 in rapid succession. Color appeared
orangeish/white.
08:23 Qua +2
08:25 Ant +1
08:28 Qua +2
08:37 Qua +2
08:45 Qua +2
08:45 Com +3
08:51 Qua -1
08:53 Qua 0
09:08 Qua +3
End of observation.
Clear skies and keep looking up, Alan.

Alan P. Hilburn Sr.




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