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(meteorobs) Meteors
Rob,
I saw a nice flurry of about six meteors in the area of the
Gemini constelation in about five minutes the same night of the large
meteor or the next observation time. Most were +3 to +4 and they
radiated in different directions. That was about half of the activity
for that night. In general meteors have been slow this year, but I
spend some time using my binoculars which would limit normal meteor
reporting. In recent weeks I've not been able to see the Andromeda
Galaxy without magnification, even on moonless nights. Only a few
months ago I could see it and I hope good viewing conditions (for
here) recover.
Bobbie Webb and I have had a nice round of e-mails. She
recently asked me to teach her how to report meteors, but I had to
decline because I don't know very much about the technical aspects of
reporting meteors. I suggested buying GZ's book and asking for a
mentor from the members. She seems very determined to learn to become
a contributing observer. In general, I report the unusual sighting
while lurking for the most part now.
Congradulations and many envies to Rob McNaught for his
co-discovery of a new comet a few weeks ago.
Dave English
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