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Re: (meteorobs) ZHRs



On February 19, Jim Bedient wrote the following with respect to rate
comparisons.

>>In some cases we disagree:
>>Eta Aquarids --
>>AMS = 20
>>Gary Kronk = 20
>>IMO = ZHR 60
>>DMS = ZHR 36.7 +/-5
>>Highest raw rate from NAMN 1996 records = 5

Actually I need to point out that my rates for the Eta Aquarids were
actually listed as "hourly rates usually reach 20 for observers in the
northern hemisphere and 50 for observers in the southern hemisphere." This
considerably reduces the indicated contradiction, because the rate was
qualified.

Sincerely,
Gary