(meteorobs) Early Leonid 2009 Observations

Catlin cat at catlin.force9.co.uk
Mon Nov 16 15:43:14 EST 2009




Hi Leo, it is now 20.40 UT and the clarity of sky her in Yorkshire is
about 75% - better than expected. As we both know the English weather
often beats us with meteor observation but the unforgettable fireballs
of the Leonids in 1998 will always keeps me optimistic.

I tend to sample the skies at hourly intervals through the night and
then observe if I think ZHR's will be worthwhile. Always expect the
unexpected despite predictions is my maxim. I will look at 04.00 UT for
the best chance and start at 23.00 UT tonight in my observations. 

The superb woodcut made by the Seventh day Adventist Church of Leonids
on 13 November 1833 remains the most powerful and inspirational image of
all time in my mind.   

It would be great to see any photographic imagery that you manage to
capture, good luck.

Clear skies

Michael Catlin 



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From: meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org
[mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org] On Behalf Of Leo S
Sent: 16 November 2009 04:09
To: Global Meteor Observing Forum
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Early Leonid 2009 Observations

Hi Michael,

I'm going to try for the evening on the 17th, and hope to catch some 
grazers from the peaks before midnight. We may be better placed than the

USA in that respect I think?

I'll be aiming to get my cameras going for about 8:45 UT, although the 
radiant is still a few degrees below the horizon at that time (on 
Exemoor), but I think grazers are still possible at this time, and I 
want to make sure I don't miss any!

The weather looks very uncertain for that night though. I would say aim 
for that evening, but if the weather looks bad, then go out earlier if 
that looks better.

Good luck and clear skies!
Leo




Catlin wrote:
> I'm sure I read that USA was better placed this year than Europe - any
> thoughts would be appreciated with a view to confirming my thinking
that
> 16/17 Nov would be best for England?
>  


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