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(meteorobs) July 29/30 observation
Hello,
Got out last night (July 29/30) to observe for more than 5 hours at
my dark site. When I first left in the early evening, there was still
some persistent cumulus, even after sunset. They remained scattered
until about midnight and then disapeared.
Once again, I will only do a brief summary here until the tape is
decoded. Meteor rates were good but a few long periods seemed to
pass with no activity. I would occasionaly be surprised by a small
flurry of activity. My limiting magnitude was about 6.3. The most
notable activity came from the South Delta Aquarids and the Perseids.
A few meteors from the North Delta Aquarids, the South Iota Aquarids
and Alpha Cygnids were also seen. Surprisingly, no activity at all
from the ALPHA CAPRICORNIDS, despite a good elevated radiant.
Brightest meteors were a few -1, including some Perseids if I
recall right.
It was a good night, a bit windy at times but I'm glad I took the risk
of travelling over there despite threatening clouds. Looks like the
weather is looking good for tonight also...!
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Pierre Martin . . * . * . .
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