Perseid Fireballs‏

[Dingo]

NASA Science News for July 26, 2013

New research by NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office shows that one annual meteor shower produces more fireballs than any other--the Perseids. This year's Perseid peak is just around the corner on August 12-13.

FULL STORY: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/26jul_perseids/

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO83KP54YXs

[Dingo]

Apparently the first of the Perseids have started.  This link shows where to look in both Hemispheres.  http://meteorshowersonline.com/perseids.html

 

[d_worms]

Can't wait to see them this year. Last year my and my daughter were left disappointed after clouds ruined night viewing.
I'm hoping for good weather this year. 

[JugNut]

Hope you & the little one get a glimpse this year d_worms.

Oh & +1 Karma for that sweet B@A graphic in your signature.  Did you make that bad boy yourself?      Very nice.

[d_worms]

Oh & +1 Karma for that sweet B@A graphic in your signature.  Did you make that bad boy yourself?     Very nice.

Thanks Jug
Yes I was playing yesterday with a gimp.
Some graphic I have made, please use them if you like. I'm more than happy to customise colour, size, font add remove stuff just PM me.
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[JugNut]

Thanks very much  d_worms,  i'll try them it out later.

[Dingo]

Don't forget to look and see what else ia flying by your location.   The ISS is going over Australia this week.  http://www.spaceweather.com/flybys/state.php?country=AS

[Dingo]

Space Weather News for August 11, 2013


PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: The Perseid meteor shower is intensifying as Earth moves deeper into the debris stream of parent comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. International observers are reporting as many as 30 Perseids per hour from dark sky sites, a rate which could triple on August 12-13 when the shower peaks. Check http://spaceweather.com for updates and observing tips.