(meteorobs) Periodicity in the frequency of bright Taurids

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• Subject: (meteorobs) Periodicity in the frequency of bright Taurids
• From: Malcolm Currie <mjc@ast.star.rl.acdot uk>
• Date: Wed, 6 Nov 1996 17:02:25 +0000 (GMT)
• In-Reply-To: <199611052209.RAA08852@perseus.peganetdot com>
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Norman wrote:
>My observing of Taurids over the years indicates that years ending in
> 1,4,7,8 have numerous fireballs while the other years have few or none.
> This pattern I have starting in 1971 with sufficient numbers of Taurids to
> make it noticeable.  Only 1984 and 1987 didn't fit in, with full moon in
> early November plus a lot of bad weather.  In the 90's the pattern is back.
> It does make sense with the parent comet Encke in a 3.3-year period.

Have you seen David Asher's predictions based on his modelling of the
Taurid Complex?  They were presented at the Puimichel IMC, and are in the 
Proceedings.

Malcolm

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