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Re: (meteorobs) Re: The Next Shower

Hello Bruce,

I am in Sydney, Australia. The best night to see the Lenoids here it was
overcast and raining. This morning it was clear for a while, but only saw
one that even came close to being classed as a fireball. It left a trail,
but wasn't a big deal.

I saw some good fireballs a few months ago. Ones that look the size of a
tennis ball going across the sky leaving a nice long trail.

From the reports I've read about the Lenoid Meteor Shower, there were some
awesome fireballs.

Will the Geminids be able to be seen from Sydney, Australia?

Regards
Peter Bennett



On Wed, 18 Nov 1998, Robert Lunsford wrote:

> Bruce,
> 
> The Lion may not have roared for you but for those lucky to have clear
> skies on Monday and Tuesday it was quite an experience.
> 
> The next major shower will occur Dec. 11-15 when the Geminids are 
> active. The maximum activity will occur on the 14th but good activity 
> can be seen on the dates mentioned above. Unlike the Leonids the 
> Geminids can be seen during the late evening hours and throughout the 
> remainder of the night. They are best placed for observing between 1 
> and 2am local time. Give them a try and you will be rewarded!
> 
> The 17% illuminated crescent moon will rise near 3am local time and 
> not be much of a factor in producing interference.
> 
> Robert Lunsford
> American Meteor Society
> International Meteor Organization
> 
> 
> Bruce Patterson wrote:
> > 
> > After missing the night/morning of the 16/17 due to heavy overcast and
> > light rain we finally got a break in the clouds at approximately 10 pm
> > est 17.
> > Observed from 00:30 to 2:15  (EST) with an LIM of approximately 5.6 and
> > very  poor results.
> > Only saw two Leonids, two N Taurids, One Orionid and one sporadic.
> > Well there always next year and what's the next meteor shower in the
> > schedule?
> > 
> > Clear Skies
> > 
> > Bruce Patterson
> > Wheatley Ontario Canada
> > brucep@mnsidot net
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