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Re: (meteorobs) Orionids from East GA and Central VA
Felix,
The fireball left the radiant and headed down towards Canis Major
through Monoceros, so this would have been to my south and east. Looks like
the times for this particular fireball are off, also, mine was logged at
6:43 UT, the last meteor during my first hour. Probably the r values were
high during this interval while you and I were both out, it looks that way
from my report.
With a dark backyard, I'm sure you'll be able to squeeze in some
observing soon, Felix. Maybe last night is a start? I'm not willing to say
the rates were *that* low here since I missed the best two hours before
dawn.
Clear Skies
Kim Y.
To: <meteorobs@atmob.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:16 PM
Subject: (meteorobs) Orionids from East GA and Central VA
> Hey Kim! What time did You see the fireball? Reason I ask, is that I
> watched a bit this morning (between 0715 - 0730 UT) and I noticed a
> bright flash to my South (remember I am located in Central VA) , sometime
> in those 15 minutes. Did not see much else, as the Orionids did not
> appear to have the output that I recall from watching them in the mid and
> late 1970's. All I saw was one Orionid, a Taurid, North Taurid, Epsilon
> Geminid and a Sporadic.
>
> It sure would be nice to get back out observing more! Right now Life's
> numerous responsibilities (being a Dad to young children, a husband,
> Naval Officer and a School Teacher) are not allowing me the opportunity.
> However, I will get out when I can, since I do have a 6.0+ limiting
> magnitude, right in my backyard.
> In Astronomical Affinity - Felix A. Martinez
>
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