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(meteorobs) A job well done!
Hi Everyone,
Although the Ursid data is disappointing to some of us and confusing to
most of us, at least there IS data! We can be proud of obtaining the best
set of Ursid observations ever. In previous years, the number of visual
observers could be counted on one hand, if anyone observed at all. This
year there were twenty-or-so data contributors, and some observations were
made by means other than visual. The response of the worldwide meteor
enthusiast community was really impressive.
Now those who made predictions based on orbital dynamics considerations
can sort through the data and make some conclusions. Most likely, not
everyone will agree with all the conclusions. But, this will provide the
motivation for mounting 2001's observational campaign. Better questions and
refined means of answering them will result from what was seen this year.
This is the way Science proceeds, isn't it?
We have done a good job and advanced the study of the Ursids!
Richard Taibi
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