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Re: (meteorobs) ZAY's METEOR OBSERVING GUIDEBOOK
GeoZay@aol.com wrote:
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> I would like to announce that I have put together my own meteor observing
> guidebook. It covers such topics as:
>
I can strongly reccommend George's handbook. His major strength is to
get you started with a minimum of hassle and expense. His handbook
contains forms, skymaps etc. which you otherwise would have to chase
down at your expense and probably spend more than he is asking ... his
cost!!!
I'll say it again, in each area of observing, he defines a really good
place to start. He covers all major forms of amateur observing so that
you not only get a flavour, but you know what it takes to get good
data. George gives you enough to gather good data without loading you
down with nice to haves which, if you wanted to get them too, may well
delay your start in an enjoyable activity. One of the great strengths
of meteor observing is its low cost, especially to produce
scientifically useful data.
Once you have your hands on it and have read it, it puts a perspective
on the finer points of procedures and equipment discussed in this group
as well as in IMO publications and like material.
Even if all you decide to do is go out and look with wonder, you'll know
where to look!
Am I biased .. yes. I can no longer disrupt my sleep patterns with
impunity. I have given up all other areas of amateur astronomy except
for very casual observing. But I still plan to observe meteors,
photographically in my case.
I would have started observing sooner if there had been a guide like
George's.
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John Ohrt *** Toronto, ON, Canada *** mailto:johrt@ultidot net
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