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(meteorobs) Re: Leonids meteor shower
Ron Baalke:
Your the expert Ron. I was just repeating what the story headline was
in the associated press article I read and it is the kind of thing on
movie trailer and news paper these days. Fear sells to a population who
for the most part is science illiterate. That pretty much why I put it
on the list to get your reaction and other experts too.
Someone is worried enough because they are turning the Hubble around and
away from the incoming shower of particles to avoid damage. Interesting
and the kind of statement that sell news papers.
Victor
>Victor Noto wrote:
>>In November, the Earth's atmosphere will be hit with the most severe
>>meteor shower in 33 years, a bombardment of debris that could damage or
>>destroy some of the nearly 500 satellites that provide worldwide
>>communications, navigation and weather-watching.
>>
>>Leonid meteoroid storm is coming this November.
>
>Sounds like a movie trailer.
>
>There will definitely be increased activity in the Leonids meteor shower
>in November 1998. A meteor storm? Maybe. It is more likely to happen
>the following year, in November 1999.
>
>Ron Baalke
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