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(meteorobs) Re: Fireballs
Bob Lunsford wrote:
> One can certainly increase their odds of
seeing a fireball by viewing on nights when a major shower is near peak
intensity. These nights are generally Jan 3-4, Apr 22, July 28-30, Aug 12-13,
Oct 21-23, Nov 17-19, and Dec 13-15. I have seen a majority of my one
hundred plus fireballs during the AM hours on these dates.
I don't doubt your word for a
second, Bob, but I wonder how much your sample is skewed by the fact that you
are much more likely to be out on those dates? I know you in particular do a lot
of meteor observing throughout the calendar, but surely your percentage
of Teff is disproportionately high on those dates. That said, a "majority"
of fireballs on a handful of dates is clear evidence that they are
shower-related, but would you have an actual number or an educated guess as
to what percentage of your personal fireballs were sporadic?
Thanks. regards,
Bruce
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