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Re: (meteorobs) Re: FOV of Field definition




Lew recently wrote about FOV:

>Kim, I hate to say it, but my application of the technique is exactly the
>opposite of the above! For every session period, I basically record where
>my BODY is pointing. But in order to keep my attention level up, to avoid
>any occasional cloud (and corresponding F-factor adjustment), and just to
>make my observing a bit more varied and enjoyable, I move my eyes around
>all the time, and my head from time to time as needed... Is this wrong?

I have to agree with Lew. Although I must admit Kim is an excellent observer.
Anyway, for that reason, I don't record FOV, just direction (ie. SW, NE, etc.)
and elevation data.

GWG
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