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Re: (meteorobs) Chances of another Meteor Storm?

Wow Bob, Your Adventures on board the LEONID MAC Mission sounded like an
absolute blast!  Looking forward to your more detailed report in the near
future!!

As I recall, there was some discussion about the Perseids in 2004
possibly producing rates of several hundred/hour, for many hours.  Also,
in the same discussion, the Draconids of 2005 were mentioned.  Now You
mention these others, and it is obvious for anyone paying attention that
the possibility of some truly fine Meteor Showers is likely in our future
over the next several years.  The true Meteor Aficionado will greatly
appreciate those nears possibilities that are just "around the corner."  

Just a few weeks to the Gemini, which may likely outdo the impressive
Lends we just saw, in just the Fireball Arena?  It is definitely worth a
looks, especially during the few dark hours that We can all get after the
Moon sets on the nights of 12/13 & 13/14 December.  Add to this the fact
that these mornings for the Gemini fall on a Friday and Saturday.   This
may allow for more observations by those who continue to find creative
ways to keep warm during those cold December nights!  Enough said for
now!!

                            In Astronomical Affinity - Felix A. Martinez
On Thu, 21 Nov 2002 17:04:42 -0800 Robert Lunsford
<lunro.imo.usa@coxdot net> writes:
> Mark and All,
> 
> The odds are that there will not any more Leonid "storms" until 
> 2099. In 
> 2032, 2065 and 2098 there may be a repeat of the 1998 fireball 
> shower. 
> This was not a storm per se but certainly left a lasting impression 
> on 
> those who saw it.
> 
> Rates of several hundred per hour are possible in the period 
> 2032-2034 
> and 2065-2067. This is better than your average Leonid rates.
> 
> There are chances of other outbursts from the Alpha Monocerotids in 
> 2005 
> and the Alpha Aurigids in 2007. There is also the possibility of 
> unexpected activity. That is why observers are needed to monitor the 
> 
> night skies as much as possible even when nothing notable is 
> expected.
> 
> Clear Skies!
> 
> Robert Lunsford
> 
> 
> Mark777ebay@aol.com wrote:
> > hi- I was just curious as to the thoughts of the experts on 
> here... what are 
> > the chances that in the next couple years or in 33 years (despite 
> the Jupiter 
> > problem) that there will be another storm or significant showing?
> > 
> > I have always been puzzled as to how it is known that in 33 years 
> we will 
> > have no meteors?  I obviously don't know the science in this 
> field.. but is 
> > it not possible that Jupiter's pull might pull a previously 
> unidentified 
> > cloud of meteors into our viewing stream?
> > 
> > Along those lines, I was wondering... is it possible that we might 
> encounter 
> > a meteor storm from an unexpected source???
> > 
> > I guess... my questoin is... how much do we know and how much hope 
> can a 
> > meteor enthusiast have for another showing....?
> > 
> > thanks for any expert advice on these matters-
> > 
> > Mark
> 
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