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Re: (meteorobs) Re: stationary Perseid




Your suggestion of an "annual log book" makes a whole lot of sense,
George! Several times I've been worried that I lost meteor reports,
or never sent in a set of plot charts that I meant to, etc.! I will
begin the regimen of an "oversight log" on my meteor activities as
soon as I get some clear weather to observe in next - probably AFTER
the Draconids the way things look, but we'll hope for the best!

BTW, I was fascinated by your mention of very short meteors appearing
as "short bird feathers" on your photos, George. What would cause a
weird effect like that, do you think? Is the meteor actually getting
close enough (and bright enough) for you to start to see the halo or
faint "bow-shock" which all meteors supposedly have? (NOTE: Such bow
shocks can be naked-eye visible around extremely bright fireballs.)

Clear skies,
Lew



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