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(meteorobs) Re[2]: Cetids
Hello Bob,
Sorry to have kept you waiting so long.
I also beleive that two Cetids belong to Taurid complex. In fact,
several Xi Cetid meteor were caught by TV and those orbit were similar
to that of Taurids. Thought I espesially distinguish two Cetids from
Taurids, because there is a activity gap between Cetids and Taurids when
I successively observed Taurids. If you are an experient observer, you
should know that Cetids (maybe Southern Arietids) and Southern Taurids
are simultaneously active. Of course, I don't think so because the
radiant locates in Cetus/Aries during October.
However, I evaluate that IMO deleted Piscids from the previous part of
Taurids and reduced Taurids activity about five years ago.
Clear skies, Takema.
On Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:37:02 -0700
Robert Lunsford <lunro.imo.usa@prodigydot net> wrote:
> Takema,
>
> This area of the sky is very interesting this time of year. I believe
> that your two Cetid radiants are related to the overall Taurid complex
> which is now situated in eastern Pisces, southern Aries, and northern
> Cetus. Experienced observers who plot are able to dissect the many
> radiants that are active simulteanously in this part of the sky. For
> those new to meteor observing and to plotting I would suggest labeling
> these meteors as October Arietids as the complex is in fact centered in
> the constellation of Aries during October. Other groups designate these
> as North or South Taurids which is fine as it is in fact the same
> shower. This suggestion is just trying to help the new people who are
> going to ask why is the Taurid radiant located in Aries and not Taurus.
>
> Clear Skies!
>
> Bob Lunsford
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