(meteorobs) Quad observations after 1400 UT- Jan 3, 2009 ?

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To follow up, if you look at the "Temporal Distribution" graph here:
http://www.imo.net/live/quadrantids2009/

You can see the spike in obervers beginning around 0UT on 1/3; that is Europe (11 Max). The there is a short gap between then and North America between Alex Sholten in the Netherlands and the first North American observers. (2h 21m).

The next spike is NA observers, maximum 9 so far. They begin at 0830 and end at 1424 (the Ice Pop Bruce), the next obs are from Japan at 1650 UT, a gap of 3 Hr 30m.

There really aren't too many observers in between, so I don't have much hope.

What is somewhat disappointing is that the German, Czech, and Netherlands observers were the furthest west from Europe. Usually there are some Spanish or Canary Island observers to help bridge the gap. However, with the low radiant elevation of the Quads early in the evening, the US satrted later than usual for a peak shower night as well.

For the observation set (giving this time) you need to drill down to here:

http://umdb.urania.be/v2/obsview/quadrantids2009.php

Wayne



-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Thomas Ashcraft <ashcraft at heliotown.com> 

> 
> It is interesting to look at the IMO Quadrantid graph at: 
> 
> http://www.imo.net/live/quadrantids2009/#overview 
> 
> There are only a few observations after 1400 UT on January 3, 2009. I 
> wonder if there was sustained high activity after the predicted 1250 UT 
> peak or perhaps even a stronger showing in the sparsely observed hours 
> on the graph? 
> 
> Hopefully more observations will appear. 
> 
> Thomas Ashcraft in New Mexico 
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