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Geminids Meteor Shower 2009 Report |
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Written by Kevin
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 |
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Reports from members showed a disappointing display due to Manchester clouds. Personally, I saw 3 meteor streaks in a cloud gap from my home in Didsbury, but it was very late - 0250-0300 14th Dec. However, globally reports were good. http://www.imo.net/live/geminids2009/ shows rates in excess of 100 per hour, slightly better than 1 per minute, on the International Meteor Organisation website.
http://www.universetoday.com/2009/11/25/tips-for-viewing-the-geminid-meteor-shower/ from Universe Today details how to see them comfortably, where possible. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 December 2009 )
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