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Re: (meteorobs) (Fwd)
Hi Kim ...
Do You know from where is the launch to be made .. ???
I didn't find the place ...
Thanks ..
José F- Barral
> Kim Hay wrote:
>
> Hi!!
>
> I am not sure if this made it to the list or not, so here is some
> info on a project that NASA is doing.
>
> Kim
> ------- Forwarded Message Follows -------
> Date sent: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 04:32:00 -0700
> To: kimhay@kingstondot net
> From: bulletin@currentsky.com
>
> A Que tal Update Bulletin
> 9 April 1999
> =====+=====
> Count meteors and help NASA Scientists
>
> Tomorrow, Saturday 10 April, NASA scientists plan to launch a weather balloon into the Earth's stratosphere to try and collect meteoroid particles entering the Earth's atmosphere. This is the second part of an experiment that started with the Leonid meteor shower last November. That balloon
> launch collected some particles during a maximum time of meteor activity. The launch tomorrow will be during a period when meteor activity is at a minimum. This time of year meteor activity is normally lower as there is relatively less comet debris along this part of the Earth's orbit around the
> sun.
>
> Read the news release from NASA News:
> http://science.nasadot gov/newhome/headlines/ast08apr99_1.htm
>
> We can become involved with this project by doing a meteor count during Saturday evening. A description of how to count meteors as well as how to determine the limiting magnitude of your viewing area is provided. Go to this page to see how to do a meteor count during the mission and send the data
> to NASA Scientists:
> http://www.StarTrails.com/sporadics.html
>
> The launch tomorrow is scheduled for 5pm EDT. The balloon will be carrying a video camera that will
> record the ascent into the stratosphere. The camera is remotely operated and will be aimed in diff
> erent directions, including outer space, throughout the 2-3 hour mission.
> This will be broadcast live over the Internet.
>
> Go to the Star Trails web site to get the live broadcast links:
> http://www.StarTrails.com/
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>
> Clear Skies...
> Bob Riddle
> Starwalk, Inc.
> http://currentsky.com
>
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