Observation by Alex Pratt: 20250804_235323 - a bright Perseid in UM...

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Alex Pratt

Observer

Alex Pratt

Observed

2025 Aug 04 - 23:53

Uploaded

2025 Aug 07 - 12:03

Objects

Meteor

Equipment

IMX291 IP board camera 6mm f/0.95 lens
Raspberry Pi4
RMS software

Exposure

25 frames/sec

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire (Bortle 7)

Target name

20250804_235323 - a bright Perseid in UMa

Title

20250804_235323 - a bright Perseid in UMa

About this image

Perseid meteor rates are steadily increasing as we approach their maximum on August 12, although it coincides with an almost Full Moon - see John Mason's comprehensive article on this year's Perseid return:

Difficult Conditions for the Perseid Shower This Year – British Astronomical Association

Meteors can streak anywhere across the night sky, so during Moonlit periods it can be advantageous to turn your back to the Moon and look northwards. This image of a mag -1.9 Perseid shows that the Plough and north polar region aren't a wasteland for meteor observing.

Files associated with this observation

Perseid_20250804_235323_557_UK001H_ARP.jpg (76.1 kB)

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