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(meteorobs) Sept 10 Observations
-- [ From: Robert Lunsford * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --
I watched from the ground near George's observatory this morning where I
will be watching until repairs are complete to the observatory roof and
walkways. There was some trouble with bugs as something kept crawling on
my legs (ants I hope). There were also many mosquitoes that loved to
make one eyes a target. The temperature was comfortable as I was wearing
shorts and a t-shirt and never bothered to crawl into the sleeping bag.
I did have a blanket to offer some protection against the mosquitoes.
The sky was somewhat hazy as it was clear all the way to the coast.
Skyglow was a major problem to the west. I counted a total of 44 meteors
during the 4 hour watch. The September Perseids (DAU) and Piscids (SPI)
were active. There were also 2 meteors that lined up with the possible
radiant in Triangulum. Activity died during the 3rd hour and no I did
not fall asleep. It just seemed that the heavenly faucet was turned off
for a bit. This was a night of long meteors as many of them were in the
15 to 20 degree range. The brightest meteors seen this morning were a
pair of -1's
0815-0915 UT 0.93 6.33 3 DAU 1 SPI 8 SPO 12 TOTAL
0915-1015 UT 0.89 6.22 1 DAU 1 SPI 13 SPO 15 TOTAL
1015-1115 UT 0.98 6.17 5 SPO 5 TOTAL
1115-1215 UT 0.90 5.99 12 SPO 12 TOTAL
It was clear during the entire session. I faced east at an altitude of
70 degrees.
Beginning Temperature/Relative Humidity: 65 F (18 C) 40%
Ending Temperature/Relative Humidity: 64 F (18 C) 39%
Bob Lunsford