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Re: (meteorobs) Re: NWM1999Dec 12/13 Geminids Florida
nmcleod@peganet.com wrote:
>
> A tongue of clear air came up over SW Florida from Cuba yesterday afternoon,
> and most of the night was clear. Geminids were increasing in my last hour
> to the expected level. A bit short of it earlier -- perhaps I was running
> early on the activity curve. Full hours 1126 - 426 EST (426 - 926 UT) I
> recorded 28,29,25,X,39 Geminids , all sky LM7.3.
Norman, the report sounds promising for the peak night. But, are you
pulling my leg with LM=7.3 ??? Did you estimate this by counting stars
in the IMO fields, or did you actually see a 7.3 star?
The best I have ever done, at the 7000' level on Mauna Kea is 6.6, and I
have pretty good night vision.
Mike Linnolt
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