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08-10-2006, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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Perseids 2006
In case the sky is clear, look up this weekend as it's peak time for the annual Perseid meteor shower. Unforetunately the nearly full moon will dimish viewing somewhat.
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/060804_night_sky.html
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That time of year, again...
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend, August 10 & 11 & 12, 2007. http://www.meteorshowersonline.com/perseids.html http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2...atperseids.htm
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It's actually a NEW Moon Sunday night...
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08-11-2007, 06:57 PM | #6 |
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My son and I watched the space shuttle go overhead last night...twice. The shuttle and the space station will be passing overhead again tonight at around 9:17. We will watch that, as well as the meteor shower.
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08-12-2007, 06:55 AM | #7 |
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Saturday night
After the fireworks, we took our time leaving the docks, and after passing Echo Point, looking for the flasher at Little Mark, I saw two meteors, and as we were heading down between Diamond and Lakeshore Park area, I saw one other. Beautiful clear skies, and a great 40 minute slow cruise back to Smiths cove.
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Just a few
At 4AM, Orion had just risen over the Ossipees and there was just a hint of dawn. Just as I went outside, there was a bright, fat and fast streak as my reward. But the first was the best. In 15 minutes, I only saw two others and both were quick and faded. It was worth it though. The lake was still and quiet and showed reflections of the stars. The loudest things I could hear were loons that were miles away and a bilge pump cycling, about four houses down. Tonight (Sunday) is supposed to be the peak, but clouds are expected.
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horribly envious of Upthesaukee
I was stuck in Mass working this weekend and read two posts about the fireworks and the Perseids by Upthesaukee......(my two favorite things)
He described such a beautiful evening.....I thank him for the description..../ but I am still very envious.............. some day I will be there full time.... |
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A Must See!
Last nite between 12 and 1 am. sitting out on the dock, looking skyward, I saw at least 16!! Some were brighter and more prominent others a quick flash. Very exciting to be able to watch this with such a perfect weather and fantastic view.
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08-12-2007, 05:38 PM | #11 |
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Light Pollution On the Lake
Let's pray all the neighbors turn off their spotlights, streetlights and
artificial decorations so we can see a beautiful night sky. I remember the days when people enjoyed the simple and peaceful ways of living on our precious Lake. The sky was so outrageous. Wishing all a wonderful Sunday evening viewing the stars. |
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There are clouds everywhere! Probably going to set the good ol' alarm clock for 12 or 1...and then see what the conditions are like...let's hope for the best
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Here is a few other sites I've checked out too. http://skykeepers.org/ http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/index.html http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/darksky http://www.starrynightlights.com/lpIndex.html
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Perseid and Endeavor
My son and I are heading out in about 1/2 hour to see what we can see, it's very cloudy here in SE NH but hopefully we can see something!!!!!!!! Best of luck to everyone watching for the meteors, I also read on the WMUR site that just prior to dawn, tomorrow morning, we should be able to see at least 1-2 meteors per minute...... shall we all set our alarms for 4 AM? Good night to everyone, and enjoy the show!
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Cloudy
We went outside at about 9:30 PM to view the sky conditions but there appears to be a total overcast. We saw no stars at all.
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Other things to look at
Tonite should still have some meteor showers but if it's clear,look to the northeast at around 8:26pm to see the International Space Station with the Space Shuttle attached fly overhead.It looks like a moving star or plane without the blinking lights.
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We just saw the Space Shuttle go by!!...I think....only it was heading toward the north/northwest...?
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Missed It, Darn!!!!!!
Took son out back to the subdivision, clear as could be skies, but didn't see it -- I think our view was blocked by a hill and the treeline. Does anyone know when it will be visible again? (And heres a funny one -- he calls it the "Endeevor", pronuciation-wise, lol)
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Then I wondered if it was a Persied show. Waterbaby, watch again at 10:02PM to see it again. 20 degrees above NNW |
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You can find time and direction of the shuttle at:
http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdat...=New_Hampshire NHskier |
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Last night was a great night for both the shower and the shuttle, or at least what we thought was the shuttle
I heard tonight was supposed to be another clear night, even though the peak is over. (By the way, can someone tell Mee-n-Mac that it's 2007?) |
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It clearly states: 08-10-2006, 09:22 PM
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Ha! . . . I did not even notice the start date of the thread! In my post #5 above, i corrected Mee-n-Mac that it was a new moon not a full moon - HA -the full moon was LAST YEAR - ooops! My apologies to Mee-n-Mac!! |
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The Shower
I decided to watch the show from the end of the Glendale docks last Saturday night after the MeatLoaf concert. They had so many lights on the docks and from the nearby MP docks. I guess the folks don't care to see the solar system. The light pollution blocked out a lot of the showers. I faintly saw the shuttle. Next year I'll find another dock.
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