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Re: (meteorobs) Observing the Leonids from Florida
Hi Pete,
I certainly am planning to do all possible to observe
the Leonids on the dates mentioned. I am thinking
that travel out to about a 100/150 mile radius in case
of inclement weather in the St. Augustine area is the
best I will be able to do. The recent pattern of warm
weather in N. Florida combined with the warm Atlantic
ocean temp (72 degrees) have made nighttime observing
conditions very difficult along the east coast.
Without a strong cold front to clear things up and
cool things off at just the right time, fog and clouds
off the Atlantic will be a major problem locally. I
am thinking that going westward to the Gulf of Mexico
side of the state or perhaps the panhandle might work.
An approaching cold front is another consideration.
Again, going westward to get out from under the clouds
of a front might be necessary. It will be touch and
go, for sure, and if needed, I will be happy to
include my phone number on an observer net to find
clear skies or compare local conditions. Just let me
know, we may all have to work closely together to pull
this one off! v/r, Paul Jones
--- "Gural, Peter S." <PETER.S.GURAL@saic.com> wrote:
> Hi all;
>
> This is a general inquiry on people's observing
> plans in the Florida area
> and to solicit help in equipment setup and
> observations with a professional
> meteor astronomer. Dr Peter Jenniskens is planning
> to observe the Leonids
> from Florida, USA on Nov 15/16, 16/17, and 17/18.
> The current plans are to
> do triangulation with intensified video cameras from
> two stations. One at
> the Kennedy space center and a second 200 km
> northwest at a Florida State
> University observatory. In the event of clouds the
> teams will be mobile.
> He is looking for help from amateur meteor observers
> who would like to
> participate with the teams or join us for
> observations in general. Anyone
> familiar with alternative observing sites in the
> event weather forces us to
> go on the road please contact us. Norman, Lew, and
> Kim what are your plans?
>
> Thanks... Pete Gural
> peter.s.gural@saic.com
>
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