(meteorobs) 209P/LINEAR Meteor Shower Question

[Chris Peterson]

I think the shower associated with 209P/LINEAR is simply called the 
Camelopardalids, with the MDC designation 451 CAM. This shower appears 
to have shown weak annual activity from late April to early June. This 
year's possible May 24 event is part of the same shower.

At least, that's my understanding of things.

Chris

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com

On 5/16/2014 5:01 PM, pzeller1966 wrote:
>    I've recently read the predicted shower on May 24 is also called the "May
> Camelopardalids". Is there an official three-letter designation for this
> shower, like "PER" for the Perseids? Or is the IMO waiting for confirmation
> that the meteors will appear at all? I'm mainly asking for reporting
> purposes. Thanks! Paul Z.