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(meteorobs) Re: Meteors
Dave,
I'm surprised that you have not been able to see the Andromeda Galaxy
with all of these transparent skies we have had lately. My LM has
averaged near +5.5 at home this month allowing me to watch some meteor
activity from the backyard. That certainly saves on the gasoline bill as
my trips to dark skies are at least 90 miles round trip.
If Mrs. Webb needs a guide book the NAMN Website is a good place to
start. It's seems that Mr. Zay is no longer interested in observing so I
would not believe his book is still available.
Bob Lunsford
Dave English wrote:
>
> 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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