2009 GEMINID METEOR WATCH !+ OBSERVING SESSION SUNDAY NIGHT

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:24 am

Guys'n Gals,
On December 13-14 the geminids are going to peak, reports in recent years show that the peaks are increasing with an expected ZHR (Zenith Hourly Rate) of 140 under a dark sky this year.
I think we should try give this a go if the weather is look co-operative, especially since the moon will not be an issue, any takers ?

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:07 am

Ooh ya!

John O'Mahony · Post by **John O'Mahony** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:07 pm

Sounds good to me

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:41 pm

So is Sun night/ mon morning the peak?

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:55 pm

Maximum is at 5.10 Monday morning of the 14th, so it'll be an all nighter/late night if its clear.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:03 am

So weather permitting,
Boher or Burren?

My own preference would be Burren.
We have dark sky central on our doorstep
why not avail of it?

I just checked and 3 of the weather sites I use are
giving Sunday night to be clear , -1 / -2 .
Happy days if it stays true.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:24 am

Simon,
I wonder would the Radio lads be interested in this?
Maybe we could have a collaboration?
I saw on an old Sky at Night programme Patrick did a meteor watch
and had some radio guys there and every time a meteor was detected there
was this cool 'ping',
shortly followed by lots of oohs and aahs.

Just a thought....

Here are some links...

http://spaceweather.com/glossary/nasameteorradar.html

http://www.popastro.com/sections/meteor/2009/radio.htm

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:24 am

Go ahead and contact the radio guys if you wish.
IF people want to go to the Burren, then grand,
to be honest if its real clear, then I'm bringing the scope.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:57 am

Yep. If it's clear then you could get in a good bit of observing
with plenty of time for meteors.
I'd go to the Burren for that shot alone....
People all in a circle laying back on deckchairs looking up
with you in the middle up on a ladder at the scope with
your head down in the eyepiece!

Tagline - Dedication or Desperation?

I'm going to square away some stuff today to
have the time next Monday all goin' well.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:39 pm

It actually looks like it might be clear on Sunday night!
Fingers x'd!!

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:00 pm

Big time !

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:50 am

Right guys,
I did some digging and found this

http://www.imo.net/
on that size there is an online observation submission form.
http://www.imo.net/visual/report/electronic
IF people are interest, they might print out the table from the second link and submit what they see.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:09 pm

Sounds like a plan

Rachel Clancy · Post by **Rachel Clancy** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:52 pm

Hoping to head out to Oola tonight to see if I can catch a few, missed the last shower, lets hope the weather stays clear guys, it's rare I get the chance to go out there. Was out in my garden for over an hour last night, mars was gorgeous, I'm in love!!

Rachel Clancy · Post by **Rachel Clancy** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:01 pm

And how far are the burren & cliffs from the city???