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Re: (meteorobs) Geminid Meteor Shower
Thanks for the reply. We will need a high vantage point away from
lights. BUT as usual in dry Perth, we have a storm predicted for that
night. Last year was a washout also
Cheers
Jenny F
"Os, Daniel van" wrote:
>
> On the night of the maximum (Dec 13/14), the radiant of the Geminids will be
> at most 26 degrees above the horizon from Perth (at 02:17 local time). The
> higher the radiant gets, the more meteors you will be able to see.
> Astronomical twilight begins at 03:24.
>
> Still, between midnight and 03:24 you should be able to see about 20-25
> Geminids per hour from a dark location.
>
> Daniel
>
> > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> > Van: Jennifer Fraser [mailto:jjfraser@ca.com.au]
> > Verzonden: dinsdag 11 december 2001 7:34
> > Aan: meteorobs@atmob.org
> > Onderwerp: Re: (meteorobs) Geminid Meteor Shower
> >
> >
> > Hi Robert,
> > I live in Perth, Western Australia. What chance do I have of
> > seeing the
> > Geminid shower?
> >
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