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Re: (meteorobs) What next?




----- Original Message -----
From: Stephanie Hobrock <HobrockS@go-redbirds.com>
To: <meteorobs@jovian.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 5:16 PM
Subject: (meteorobs) What next?


> I realize that there is a shower on Dec.22, but I imagine the full moon
> will interfere pretty much. Can anyone tell me anything about the Jan. 3
> showers as of yet? Any charts that I look at are saying they are an
> excellent chance to view. I would like to try to do it correctly this time
> with two observers and a recorder.  Will there be any activities like
there
> were with the Geminids and Leonids? Why aren't there a dozen articles and
> sites on the internet for these in January? Thanks ahead of time.
> Stephanie
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Dear Stephanie.


You are quite right about the December 22nd Ursid shower.  Unfortunately the
full moon does indeed severely hamper any observations of the shower for
this year.  Personally, the Ursids have always been a bogey shower to
observe and I still await my first attempt in 20 years.
With regard to the January 3rd shower you inquire about, the Quadrantids are
indeed an excellent shower to observe.  Generally high rates around maximum,
guarantee a good nights observing for those brave enough to endure the
usually cold conditions.  The maximum in 2000, is due around 05:00 UT,
favouring Europe and the US.  Conditions for this coming return are quite
rare, (the timing of both maximum,and new moon)  so make the most of this
attempt and observe.

Trevor Pendleton UK

TREVOR@eakring99.freeserve.codot uk






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