(meteorobs) Clouded Quadrantids from Southern France

[Michel Vandeputte]

Hi Karl,

Never mind; the attracting clear skies SHOULD come back for the Perseids ;-)

In Belgium we were able to observe the Quadrantid meteor shower. This do not 
happen very often (latest successful events: 1995, 2002, part. 2009).
I observed from dusk till midnight local time (17-23 UT on January 3). 
Meteor rates were very low because of the lower radiant altitude and 
interfering moonlight. Despite this I could observe some nice and bright 
earthgrazing meteors from the shower. After midnight the conditions became 
slightly difficult so I quit (hazy, lower clouds formation and very bright 
moon light); I can't give more information about this part of the night with 
higher radiant altitude. Anybody else perhaps?

Long trains,

Michel.


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From: "Karl Antier" <ka.antier at wanadoo.fr>
Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:51 PM
To: "Global Meteor Observing Forum" <meteorobs at meteorobs.org>
Subject: (meteorobs) Clouded Quadrantids from Southern France

> Dear meteor observers,
>
> Again, skies didn't help in observing the Quadrantids this year from
> Southern France. It seems Provence is loosing its attracting clear
> skies!
> Does anyone know what are the first evaluation of the Quadrantids rate
> this year? Or maybe it's impossible to say seen the bad observing
> conditions?
>
> Clear skies to all of you for this new year!
> Karl
>
> P.S. : I tried several time to contact Peter Bias via e-mail, but 
> couldn't.
> Does anyone manage to reach him by this mean those last weeks?
>
>
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