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RE: (meteorobs) Perseid stream spread (was: NAMN Notes: July 1999)



Sirko wrote:

>I'm not an expert, but I don't think Earth has a major effect on the
distribution of meteoroids, since the mass of Earth is much too low.<

Thanks Sirko.   After I posted, it occurred to me that the passage of Earth 
through the Perseid stream would result in what might be compared to a 
vague finger smudge drawn across a long line of wet paint.

Your's and George Zay's explanations collectively win my vote.

George Kelley

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