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Subject: Re: [Eta Aquariid lunar impact possibility, May 6-10]
CC: Jerry Reed <greed1@cfl.rr.com>
David and Brian,
I should be able to use the 26" scope at the UCF Robinson Observatory on the
evening of May 7th. Unfortunately, I have an all-day commitment on the 6th,
plus I have to run the Planetarium show that night followed by a telescope
session. And every week-night at the Robinson is booked until the end of the
semester.
BTW: We now have our Astrovid 2000 CCD Video camera. (.01 lux and manual
gain, gamma, and shutter speeds!) Given the size of the scope and the
sensitivity of the camera, we should pick up very faint flashes. (The
Astronomy Dept here at SCC gave the Planetarium their old 8" Meade, but its
drive went up in smoke, right after getting the mirrors re-coated! I'm
applying for a grant to get a Celestron Ultima 2000 8" for this fall. Then
I'll be able to handle just about any night of the week without having to beg
time on the 26".)
Laurent Pellerin
Operations & Production
Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford, Florida 32773-6199
407 328 2409
pelleril@mail.seminole.cc.fl.us
Chairman, Dark Sky Advisory Committee
Central Florida Astronomical Society
674 Northcliff Avenue
Deltona, Florida 32738
407 688 2540
nightsight@netscapedot net
Joan and David Dunham <dunham@erols.com> wrote:
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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