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2XL
08-10-2004, 21:48
Does anyone know the name/ location/ time of the meteor showers that are supposed to be viewable this week?

vggalan
08-10-2004, 22:16
It's the Perseids. They'll be at their peak on August 11. Here's info: http://www.space.com/spacewatch/040806_perseid_guide.html

Groucho
08-10-2004, 22:17
Does anyone know the name/ location/ time of the meteor showers that are supposed to be viewable this week?

August 12 peak. Check this link (http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/25jun_perseids2004.htm) for info.

TJ aka Teej
08-10-2004, 22:18
Does anyone know the name/ location/ time of the meteor showers that are supposed to be viewable this week?
The Perseids peak Thursday-Friday this week, best after 2 AM. Saw several two nights ago in just ten minutes. The kids and I will be up at Baxter Park for some light polution-free star gazing.

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/25jun_perseids2004.htm

Streamweaver
08-10-2004, 22:43
Viewing tips (http://www.imo.net/visual/major01.html) Viewing tips and a Graph to estimate the number of meteors per hour. Streamweaver