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Re: (meteorobs) Re: January Coma Berenicids and the Xi Bootids
I have 7x35 binoculars and a 6 inch F/8 Criterion reflector telescope. The
binoculars provide an 8 degree Field. I'm thinking of trying the binoculars
directed at the radiant. I haven't tried meteor observing with magnification
prior to this. Does anyone think the telescope (or naked eye) would be better?
(I'm going to the NAMN web site to cram on how to properly do this.)
Tonight the Pacific NW has clear skies!
Thanks for any thoughts,
Dustin Brown
Robert Lunsford wrote:
> Lew,
>
> I agree with Malcolm that these meteors would be an excellent target for
> telescopic observations.
>
> Bob
>
> Lew Gramer wrote:
> >
> > Bob Lunsford wrote:
> > >Regardless I hope that those who have clear skies next week and are able to
> > >observe will help us determine if there is indeed an active radiant in Coma
> > >Berenices this time of year and help us to pinpoint its exact location.
> >
> > Bob, those Northern-Hemispherians blessed with the rare January clear night
> > will certainly do our (their) parts to help nail down this POSSIBLE radiant.
> >
> > By the way, my understanding is that these meteors are expected to be both
> > sparse (very few per hour) and also predominantly fainter. Considering that
> > and the fact that a radiant point is NOT well determined, I wonder if this
> > would be a good target for Telescopic Meteor observers?
> >
> > Malcolm, for those interested in helping explore a possible radiant in this
> > region, what TM Chart Numbers and observing times would you recommend?
> >
> > Clear skies,
> > Lew Gramer
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