(meteorobs) Geminid Picture

[Robert Lunsford]

Mike and All,

I wanted someone else to respond about this photograph but it does not seem forthcoming...

We must remember that even during strong showers such as the Geminids, not all meteors are Geminids.  While your meteor does pass 
close to the Geminid radiant, it actually extends beyond the radiant therefore it cannot be a member of the Geminids. It also passes 
fairly close to the Sigma Hydrid radiant but I would call this meteor a sporadic. Actually these photographs are more valuable as 
there are thousands of images of Geminids, but probably very few sporadics on this particular date.

Best Wishes for clear weather during the Geminid maximum!

Robert Lunsford

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From: "Mike Hankey" <mike.hankey at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 5:45 PM
To: "Global Meteor Observing Forum" <meteorobs at meteorobs.org>
Subject: (meteorobs) Geminid Picture

> Hi Observers,
>
> I took a picture of a Geminid right before the clouds rolled in last night.
>
> Here is the zoom crop:
>
> http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/geminid-zoom.jpg
>
> Here is the full pic:
>
> http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/geminid.jpg
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike