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Re: (meteorobs) July 15 Observations
>-- [ From: Robert Lunsford * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --
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>I watched for 4 hours this morning with from the Descanso observatory .
>The activity was better than expected despite the moonlight. I counted a
>total of 45 meteors which was fairly well spread out throughout the
>session. A surprising 7 possible Perseids were recorded along with
>activity from the Alpha Caps, both branches of the Delta Aquarids, and
>the Alpha Cygnids. The air was dry and the transparency was excellent
>allowing a good limiting magnitude despite the moon.
(snip)
Unfortunately, heavy smog has come over the Ottawa valley region,
blocking the clear skies overhead. The weather has been very warm, humid
(33d Celsius) and only light winds. The sky here appears much "whiter"
than it should. I'll try to go out tonight and see how it looks. I can
only hope my limiting magnitude will be above 5.0 ! I'll keep you posted
if any success comes up.
Long range weekend forecast for Ottawa goes for slightly cooler and
variable clouds.
Good luck other observers!
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