Re: (meteorobs) Warning : Taurid fireball increasing.

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• Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Warning : Taurid fireball increasing.
• From: "Adam Marsh" <riker@net2000.com.au>
• Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998 17:28:59 +1100
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Hi George and List.

I believe that is the case.  The North and South Taurids are both from comet Enkie, the fact there
is a double radiant is due to the comet having different outbursts in activity in its past.

A little more to add on this, isn't the Chi Orionids an extention of the Taurids.  I think I read
that once, id be interested to know a little more on it.

Adam Marsh
Asst Director, ASV Meteor Section.
Melbourne, Australia.




>In a message dated 98-10-31 04:00:17 EST, you write:
>
>Pierre<< The S. Taurids are produced from comet Encke. The N.Taurids are part
> of the ecliptical meteors that encounter Earth all year round.
> And yes, both these radiants are close together and easily mistaken.
>  >>
>
>Pierre,
>It is my understanding that meteors from both the S. Taurids and N. Taurids
>are from comet Encke and together are part of the ecliptical meteors that
>encounter earth all year round.
>George zay
>

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