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obie1fish

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Perseid Meteor Shower Friday Night
« on: August 11, 2011, 09:22:07 PM »
Just a little side track before the gong show on Saturday- the Perseid meteor shower will be happening Friday night/early Saturday. With the full moon, it will be tougher to see a lot of meteors (AKA "shooting stars") than if there was to be a partial or new moon. The good news is that it's supposed to be clear skies.

The shower gets going around midnight, peaks around 1 am, and lasts another hour or so after that. You can still see meteors before and after; it's just that there won't be as many.

But if you can't sleep because of the excitement of the sockeye opening, well, this might be a good way to entertain yourself in your insomnia.

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Re: Perseid Meteor Shower Friday Night
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 08:32:59 PM »
Hey Rod- you can take this down now- Shower's over. Thanks for the chance to contribute something different.
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Re: Perseid Meteor Shower Friday Night
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 10:43:53 PM »
well how was it? I took a look at Midnight and didnt see anything going on...
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Re: Perseid Meteor Shower Friday Night
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2011, 08:32:40 AM »
Actually, pretty good- got in a darker area with little light pollution, and just kept looking up, focusing on Perseus constellation. Got the info online. Not nearly as many meteors as when there's been a new moon, but some bright ones came along. Sorry you didn't see anything- a watched pot never boils, eh?

BTW- MacDonald Park in Greendale (#3 Rd Exit) has been designeated a "light pollution free" zone. The Fraser Valley Astronomical Society meets there with their telescopes. Check it out sometime. Besides, a good excuse to park with your date!
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