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(meteorobs) Re: A job well done!



Thanks for the motivational message Richard! Hopefully we can repeat
this effort with the upcoming Quadrantid meteor shower which promises to
make us forget about the poor showing of the Ursids. I realize that
(AGAIN) the maximum occurs on a weekday during the coldest time of year.
Hopefully some of us will still be on a holiday break at that time. If
not, even a short session of 1 hour is valuable. Believe me, there are
many of us who appreciate the efforts that observers put forth. We don't
always say it but it's true! I will be out in the cool Mojave Desert
under hopefully clear skies. Best of luck weather wise to others.

Happy New Year Everyone!

Bob Lunsford



Richard Taibi wrote:
> 
> 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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