[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]
Re: (IAAC) Green Meteors and optical rods.
For some years I've been taking an
>informal survey at Star Parties and other observing events where many
grounded
>amateurs gather: frequently during a long New Moon night's observing, a
>fireball (meteor brighter than -3) is seen by more than one member of
the
>group. Immediately after the "wows!" and "ahhhs!" die down, I ask each
>experienced telescopist privately what colors (if any) they saw in the
>fireball. Almost invariably, there are 5 answers for every 6 observers.
>
I'll try this next time I'm out with others, Lew.
Paul.
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com