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(meteorobs) Eta Aquariid lunar impact possibility, May 6-10
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Subject: (meteorobs) Eta Aquariid lunar impact possibility, May 6-10
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From: Joan and David Dunham <dunham@erols.com>
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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 11:19:36 -0400
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Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 08:51:19 -0500
From: Brian Cudnik <cudnik@flashdot net>
To: dunham@erols.com
Subject: Lunar eta Aquariids
David, can we coordinate some IOTA observers to systematically monitor
the Moon from May 6 to 10 for impacts by lunar Aquariids? The shower
actually peaks around May 4/5, which closely coincides with New Moon,
but two days later, people can begin monitoring the moon for meteor
hits. According to Sky & Tel, the meteor shower should remain close to
its peak intensity from May 6 to 10, which is when I am coordinating a
watch. I've provided a lunar blank and report form on the ALPO/Lunar
Meteoritic Impact Search website that people can use to plot and report
impact sightings. These meteors are swift, meaning more energy is
available for creating visible flashes. The sub-meteor point is roughly
60deg west of the CM meridian, near the lunar equator, so the best place
to watch is from the terminator to just east of the selenocenter.
Brian Cudnik
Current Acting ALPO/LMIS coordinator
Joan and David Dunham
7006 Megan Lane
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 474-4722
dunham@erols.com
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