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Re: (meteorobs) 1997 Lyrid Meteor Shower
-- [ From: Robert Lunsford * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --
> BTW, how narrowly defined have the Lyrid outbursts been that were
observed in
> the past? Do the outburst peaks coincide with the "normal" maximum? If
not, it
> might make sense for regular observers to watch on the nights
preceding and
> following the maximum as well as at max, full moon notwithstanding!
>
Lew,
From my experience the outbursts coincide with the normal maximum. I am
convinced a small outburst occurred in 1994, especially when you
consider I had two hours that year producing raw rates of 25 Lyrids each
. I have also heard of a 12 year periodicity ( in sync with Jupiter) for
this shower indicating that the year 2006 may also produce enhanced
rates.
Just my 2 cents worth!
Bob Lunsford