(meteorobs) Obs: 03 January 2012

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Our conditions are predicted to be similar - clear and about 18 degrees. 
We also have some wind, so I'm hoping my new down parka and sleeping bag 
hold out! ;)

Good luck to all!

Mark Davis, South Carolina, USA
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namn at namnmeteors.org

North American Meteor Network (NAMN)
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On 1/3/2012 12:56 PM, Paul Jones wrote:
> Yes indeed bravo, Paul!  Conditions also look good for observations
> from north Florida in the morning, although temps are expected to be
> around 23 degrees F!  That would be almost balmy for Iowa or Oklahoma
> this time of year, but not for Florida.  Our tropical boides just
> aren't used to that kind of thing...;o).  I'll be out anyway in my
> trusty zero degree sleeping bag.  here's hoping the Quads kick some
> serious tail...;o).  Good luck to all who brave the northern winter to
> observe them!
>
> Paul in St. Augustine
>
> On 1/3/12, Bill Godley<wwgj180 at yahoo.com>  wrote:
>> Way to go, Paul.  I toyed with the idea of going out this morning but wimped
>> out  Hope we all get to see a good show tomorrow morning.
>>
>> Bill, Coweta
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: "pmartsching at mchsi.com"<pmartsching at mchsi.com>
>> To: meteorobs<meteorobs at meteorobs.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 7:52 AM
>> Subject: (meteorobs) Obs: 03 January 2012
>>
>> I went out for an hour this morning (Tuesday January 3rd).  I saw three
>> Quadrantids in the first few minutes and no more.  It was cold so I went
>> home.  I hope the weather predictions and Ames Clear Sky Clock are right
>> about it being clear Wednesday morning.  It is also predicted to be ~ 15
>> degrees warmer.
>>
>> McFarland Park 4 miles NE of Ames, Iowa, USA
>>
>> 10:00-11:00 UT (04:00-05:00 AM CST) 7 deg F; dew point 5 deg F; wind South 3
>> mph; clear; facing NNE 50 deg; LM 5.7; total teff 1.0 hour.
>> DLE: two: +2, +3
>> QUA: three: 0, +1, +3
>> Spor: four: -1, +1, +3, +4
>> Total meteors: nine
>>
>> Paul Martsching
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