(meteorobs) Another visual sighting of a Wirtanenid

[George Gliba]

A agree,  but I did say possible.

GWG



On 12/17/12 2:03 PM, Roberto G. wrote:
> From: "George Gliba" <gliba at milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov>
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 7:36 PM
> Subject: (meteorobs) Another visual sighting of a Wirtanenid
>
>
>> Fellow Meteor Enthusiasts,
>>
>> Here is a good observation of a possible Wirtanenid meteor from a longtime
>> good observer
>> and reputable amateur astronomer, NASA technician, and ATM.  I think he
>> saw one.  I have
>> known Forrest for 25+ years.
>>
>> Starry Skies,
>> GWG
>>
>> ==============================================
>>
>> Yo George,
>>
>>    I think I saw one Piscid (from Comet Wirtanen) Thursday night/ Friday
>> morning.  It was a slow meteor and was low to my west northwest.  The
>> Geminids were great over here in Indiana.  The show tied for the third
>> best that I've ever seen.
>>
>>    Forrest
> Sorry, but this observation not show that this meteor was really a possibile
> Wirtanenid:
> in each time a meteor can occur from a radom direction, many time too two
> meteors or three
> but it's only radom. It's for this raison that for to have a radiant in a
> night we must see more
> of three meteors in the same night and if possible more. In this case we can
> said of a
> Wirtanenid only if we have the orbit.
> Best greetings.
> Roberto Gorelli
>
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