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Re: (meteorobs) Radiant Diameter vs Radiant Activity
In a message dated 99-07-14 12:11:49 EDT, you write:
Geokelly<<
George: In regard to the apparent thickness of meteor streams, have you
considered the angles at which Earth enters the meteor streams? Earth
crossing a physically narrow stream nearly perpendicular to the orbit of
the meteor stream will pass through the stream more quickly than if the
angle is much smaller.
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George, I pretty much had that in mind when I asked the original question.
From what lew posted in another message, I think I understand what is going
on but may not be able to put it into words at the moment. I believe the
answer I'm looking for has something to do with particles with other
slightly different orbits will give the appearance of a streams width here on
earth. Actual stream thickness has nothing to do with apparent radiant
diameter if I understand this correctly?
GeoZay
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