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(meteorobs) (admin fwd): Re: Last Minute Leonid Info and Tips
From: byen00@earthlinkdot net
KevTK@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 11/13/01 12:07:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> owner-meteorobs@atmob.org writes:
>
> << from: B Yen <byen00@earthlinkdot net>
>
> Is there any reason to go out Nov 16-17 or Nov 18-19? The below implies
> the Nov 17-18, to coincide with predictions. I remember in '98 (fireball
> show), that the night before the "peak" showed increased activity. (I even
> heard from someone, it was even *better* than the peak period).
> >>
>
> Sure, thats why were all here. In a perfect world ALL showers should be
> covered from day one until they are finished. If you can manage to go out
> both nights then by all means go ahead. I'll be out both the 16/17th and the
> 17/18th weather permitting.
I went out last year on both nights last year. I just checked my meteor patrol
resutls (see http://www.comet-track.com/meteor/leonids00/leonids00.html), I got
more meteors recorded on film for 17/18 than 16/17.
I also went out both nights in '99. I thought the whole thing was a bust.
In '98, I heard reports from AZ, about increased activity days before the
"peak". Like B. Lunsford just pointed out to me, it was right after the passage
of Temple-Tuttle, so that was a different scenario. Apparently there were
significant fireball activity before & after the "peak".
I think I would agree with B. Lunsford, & just concentrate on 17/18. OTOH, like
you say, go out on as many nights to cover any uncertainties. In my case, I've
done that for 2 years, & it proved not worthwhile. (especially the fact I have
to burn thru a LOT of film per night. It cost me >$350 for '99 for both
nights).
B Yen
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