(meteorobs) Re: Perseids Aug 11/12 from RBK, Slovenia

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Subject: (meteorobs) Re: Perseids Aug 11/12 from RBK, Slovenia
From: Robert Lunsford <lunro.imo.usa@home.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 19:54:53 -0700
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Javor,

Joseph and I were observing from an altitude of 1300m and it was still
nice and balmy. I guess it helped that we had an air mass from Mexico
providing the warm temperatures and thunderstorms (with lots of
lightning) in the desert.

Clear Skies!

Bob


Javor Kac wrote:
> 
> On 13 Aug 01, at 21:51, J A wrote:
> 
> > Great report... sounds like a good night.. however, I'm prompted to reply
> > "ZERO DEGREES C in August!!" ... is it usually that cold in August in
> > Slovenia?   what a bummer.. now i really feel fortunate of Bob and mine
> > 70degF temps all night ..... :-P
> 
> Joseph,
> most of our observing locations are higher than 1000m a.s.l. for a
> better sky transparency and to get away from cities. The usual
> temperatures in August range from about 0-10 deg. C there.
> They are also good because there are no mosquitos that high.
> The mosquitos really like me, so I prefer lower temperatures when
> observing.
> 
> Clear skies!
> Javor
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