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Re: (meteorobs) South GA Orionids
I'm glad Lew pointed out my error in ascribing the "Call 'em as you see 'em" advice to him, not it's true source, Norman McCloud III. I was new to the list when I first read Lew use of Norman's advice, so I guess I just began thinking Lew said it.
I have taken the advice to heart ever since -- (coming from an experienced vet like Norman) it seemed like profoundly good common sense.
Kim S. Youmans
MARTINEZ, FELIX wrote:
> Thank you for the reminder Lew! Norm was also my meteor observing mentor (beginning in 1976). The truth is that once you make an initial concerted effort and learn the night sky well, you never really forget how it is done. Like Lew said though, you have to report what you see. Beside, everyone has a slightly different perspective and differing perception. This factors into what makes this so interesting in being a part of this Meteor forum! In Astronomical Affinity - Felix
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: Lew Gramer <dedalus@latrade.com>
> Reply-To: meteorobs@jovian.com
> Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 21:53:46 -0400
>
> >
> >>As for sporadic pollution, I just have to trust my handy 3ft knotted cord
> >>and quote this guy who once said "Call 'em as you see 'em."
> >
> >Oh, I wish I *could* take credit for that one myself, Kim. :) But actually, the
> >first person to say it to ME about meteors was none other than my meteor mentor,
> >Norm McLeod... Norm has been observing since 1960, and he's always made it clear
> >to me that inexperience is actually relative: that my only responsibility is to
> >try to report what *I* see, as honestly as I can, regardless of what more
> >"experienced" observers - or the theory - might say I SHOULD see.
> >
> >>From your response, it sounds like you've got that attitude firmly in mind! ;>
> >
> >Keep up the good reports, and the inspiring totals, Kim!
> >Lew Gramer
> >
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