The Meteor Section of the British Astronomical Association encourages amateurs to become involved in meteor astronomy through active observation, Section meetings, and contributions to the Section Newsletter and other publications of the Association.
Occasional reports are published in the Journal of the BAA. An account of the activity of the Section each year can be found in the Report of the Meteor Section, part of the Association's Annual Report.
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Meteor prospects Spring and Summer 2008 |
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Following early January’s Quadrantids, the opening months
of the year are generally regarded as a rather thin time for meteor observing,
with only minor shower and low background sporadic activity in evidence. Even the
most dedicated observers find the minimal rates - sometimes only one or two
meteors per hour - in February and early March rather a trial on their
patience.
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Fireball update - early 2008 |
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Fireball reports to the section from July 2006 to February 2008.
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Meteor Observing Prospects for Autumn/Winter 2007-8 |
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Autumn in the northern hemisphere is the prime observing season for
meteor enthusiasts. Following the Perseids in August, several further showers
come to prominence during October-December. ‘Peak season’ is rounded off by the
Quadrantids in early January, following which activity reaches something of a
trough.
Even at times when major
shower activity is not expected, the ever-present background sporadic meteor
population can provide sufficient rates - perhaps 10-12/hr in the early hours
on a September morning - to reward patient watchers.
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Meteor Prospects for Spring-Summer 2007 |
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The year opened with very unfavourable conditions (a Full Moon!) for the Quadrantids in early January. In the coming months, however, there are plenty of good observing opportunities - looking ahead to the autumn, especially, the Orionid, Leonids and Geminids will each be well-placed for dark sky conditions. In the more immediate future, the Lyrids offer a chance to clock up some observing time with reasonable activity following the quiet months of the year’s opening quarter. Come high summer, the August’s Perseids are superbly-placed in 2007 |
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Meteor Prospects For Autumn/Winter 2006 |
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Prospects for upcoming meteor showers through to the end of 2006; Orionids, Taurids, Leonids, Geminids, and Ursids. |
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