Mark Hammons wrote:
>
> > Don't forget that this year is predicted to be the peak of the 33 year cycle
> > for the November Leonids. This year it may be possible to see a meteor
> > "storm" with rates up to 1000 per hour or more. It is an event not to be
> > missed. I will post links and more information as I get it.
> >
> > Mike V. <><
> >
>
> Supposedly calculations have been done and the earth will pass thru the
> densist part of a Leonid stream when the USA is in daylight. Supposedly
> the best place to see this storm peak is Australia.
Wahey! Guess where I'm going to be in November? I am really looking
forward to that. But the prediction for the peak needs only to be off
by a few hours for the States to get all the action and Australia to get
nothing. Definitely worth taking a look outside on the night. Some
info can be found here:
http://comets.amsmeteors.org/meteors/showers/leonids.html
Roger
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