Re: (meteorobs) Best time for Perseids

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• Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Best time for Perseids
• From: Dave Andrews <dandre10@cybertrails.com>
• Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:35:54 -0700
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Jon,
The most activity should be after midnight, but the brighter more
impressive ones could possibly be seen before the moon rises around
10:30 or so.

Nothing but clouds here for 3 days...hope everyone has better luck.

Dave Andrews

J. Bearscove wrote:
> 
> I've been following this group for a while, I was wondering if the best
> time for the Perseids is after midnight-sunrise Seattle time.
> 
> I've heard conflicting reports on the best observation time, and am
> planning a small observing "party" tonight.  So far, it's set for midnight
> as a starting time.
> 
> Any last minute bits of advise would be helpful.  I know the moon affects
> this years show, but I'm looking for the best time to watch.
> 
> Jon Bearscove
> University of Washington.

• (meteorobs) Best time for Perseids
• From: "J. Bearscove" <jbear@u.washingtondot edu>

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