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(meteorobs) Re: Quadrantids



Jure,

I would say the ZHR exceeds 10 for at least 24 hours but the most
interesting part, when the ZHR exceeds 100, only lasts for approximately
3 hours.

Clear Skies!

Bob Lunsford



exceld77 wrote:
> 
> ----------
> > Od: Robert Gardner <rendrag@earthlinkdot net>
> > Za: Meteor Observors <meteorobs@jovian.com>
> > Zadeva: (meteorobs) Quadrantids
> > Datum: 23. december 1999 7:46
> >
> > 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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