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Re: (meteorobs) Re: Internet Message
Lew,
Don't forget that AMS, ALPO, and NAMN WILL accept observations made
under ANY CONDITIONS. It is up to each group manager whether the data is
worth forwarding to the IMO.
I have also watched under LM's worse than +5.0 and still enjoyed it. I
was thinking of the new observer who may anticipate more activity when I
stated "one is wasting their time watching under such conditions." Often
the sounds and scent of the morning air is a nice change of pace and
offers a good opportunity to participate in some astronomical
meditation.
Bob
Lew Gramer wrote:
>
> Lord, Bob, it sure sounds like you and I are saying the same thing!
>
> Namely:
>
> 1) IMO does *not* currently use correction factors for the moon - although
> other analytical methods (such as one reported in WGN last year) do use them.
> Don't ask *me* why these Russian meteoricists do it - ask them.
>
> 2) Observing under LMs of worse than (less than) 5.0 will make your data
> unusable for the types of analysis IMO does - and may also bore you. Of course,
> I've watched from skies that were just BARELY LM>=5.0, and thoroughly enjoyed
> the serenity of the experience - using the chance to learn new naked-eye star
> patterns, for instance, or listen for bird calls...
>
> 3) Observing under LMs of 5.0 or BETTER (more), irregardless of the presence of
> the moon, means your data *is* usable for IMO's analysis. So go for it!
>
> Clear skies all!
> Lew
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