gunsmoke on 16/11/2009 at 23:09
I get up @ 4:30 am anyway, but am getting up an hour early just to check out the sights. Anyone else stoked?
Aerothorn on 16/11/2009 at 23:13
I'm still a bit confused by this? I can't recall a meteor shower ever getting this much attention in my lifetime. What is so special about this one?
gunsmoke on 16/11/2009 at 23:18
Well, I am a great big fag for anything in I can use as an excuse to get out my telescope. Dunno about the rest of the world...
R Soul on 16/11/2009 at 23:26
That's exactly what Galileo said
Volitions Advocate on 16/11/2009 at 23:34
I always screw this up and end up watching on the wrong day. 4:30 am on day X DOES NOT mean stay up late on day X to catch it early in the morning
Namdrol on 16/11/2009 at 23:54
Quote Posted by Aerothorn
I'm still a bit confused by this? I can't recall a meteor shower ever getting this much attention in my lifetime. What is so special about this one?
Happens every year, and every year there's a bit of attention about it.
But this year it's also a new moon so it'll be more spectacular.
Here in the UK the best time will be about 9.30-10pm on the 17th.
But the forecast looks shit were I am, when it's good here though, it's spectacular. We've got minimal light pollution.
gunsmoke on 17/11/2009 at 00:22
Quote Posted by Namdrol
We've got minimal light pollution.
Same here.
Rufus on 17/11/2009 at 00:48
Cannot see it in Europe... but I hope you have a great view! Make some pics if possible.
Namdrol on 17/11/2009 at 00:54
Quote Posted by Rufus
Cannot see it in Europe... but I hope you have a great view! Make some pics if possible.
We can, we just don't get the full peak, either here or the in States, but I've seen it before when it wasn't at peak and it's pretty damn impressive nonetheless.
Nameless Voice on 17/11/2009 at 01:23
Quote Posted by Volitions Advocate
I always screw this up and end up watching on the wrong day. 4:30 am on day X DOES NOT mean stay up late on day X to catch it early in the morning
No, it means stay up late on day X-1 to catch it early in the morning.
(There are other ways to reach 4:30 am? :confused:)
