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Re: (meteorobs) One amateur's reaction to the 2000 Ursid results
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Taibi <rjtaibi@hotmail.com>
> I have had two reactions.
>
> 1)Peter Jenniskens' use of radio, video, and spectroscopic data to
detect
> and analyze the outburst is a "wake-up call" to visual meteor enthusiasts.
> I have been in the habit of thinking meteor showers mean naked eye
> observation. But Dr. Jenniskens' recent study points out the limitations
of
> purely visual studies.
>
I suggest you have a look at the web pages of the AMS. IMO and the DMS.
These observational techniques have been used for years to study meteors.
Visual techniques are still important and are an inexpensive method to
contribute to meteor science.
Ed
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