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Re: (meteorobs) Quadrantids
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> Od: Robert Gardner <rendrag@earthlinkdot net>
> Za: Meteor Observors <meteorobs@jovian.com>
> Zadeva: (meteorobs) Quadrantids
> Datum: 23. december 1999 7:46
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> I have been planning to not only observe the Quandrantids but also to
> take useful data. It looked so good. The moon does not rise till after
> morning twilight begins and the ZHR of around 100. But the duration is
> short, less than a day. The maximum is to occur at 5 or 6 UT depending
> on the source of the information. However I will be observing from a
> site 7.75 hours West of the Prime Meridian and only 33o North Latitude.
> This means that at the time of maximum about 9 or 10 PM PST the radiant
> will be below the horizon, and for some time thereafter for all
> practical purposes. Now my question is, what is my most practical
> strategy for collecting the most useful data. I cannot observe for
> any 11 hours. Please reply or I may wait for a more favorable
> shower. Robert
> Gardner
And perhaps an additional question - how fast does the ZHR rise and
fall and when does it exceed 10?
Jure A.
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