The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 2DEC2011

Unidentified fireball crosses sky over Beijing
People's Daily Online
According to the astronomy expert, the object may be a fireball meteor. One amateur astronomer who witnessed the fireball in Tianjin said that the huge flying object appeared at about a quarter past 5 pm. in the northeastern region. ...


吉林降落罕见陨石雨
吉林降落罕见陨石雨. shìjiànjìngguò: 1976 nián 3 yuè 8 rì， jí lín dì qū jiàng luò liǎo yī cì shì jiè lì shǐ shàng hǎn jiàn de yǔn shí yǔ。 yǔn shí yǔ shì yóu yī kē yǔn ...
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CF man discovers meteorite, again
Cannon Falls Beacon
The curious young kid did some encyclopedia research and suspected he had discovered ameteorite. He saw an article on meteorites in the farming magazine "The Furrow" and, as suggested in the article, sent a sample of the rock to the American Meteorite ...


Rainbow-colored, exploding meteor appears just south of DC
WJLA (blog)
A meteor that was hoisted with its own petard, you say? Go on! The next account of Monday's space shenanigans comes from an unnamed observer in Stafford, Va., at approximately the same time of evening. This witness also says the object flamed out in a ...


elp allsky: Tennessee Meteor Fireball 30nov2011
By elp allsky
Tennessee Meteor Fireball 30nov2011. Email From: Lannie R.-Morrison, TN-5:29 P.M. CST: seen what looked like a bottle rocket shooting across the sky from south to north, at about 40 deg. above horizon, looking east. at approx. 35.5739 ...


Meteor with Persistent Train - National Geographic Photo Contest ...
Submit your entry online to the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest in any of these three categories: People, Places, and Nature. Prizes include $10000 ...
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December's Lunar Eclipse and Mystery Meteor Shower « Clark ...
December's Lunar Eclipse and Mystery Meteor Shower. Robert Bigelow. Posted by: Robert Bigelow November 28th, 2011. On the morning of December 10, the ...
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Meteor Crater Sample Collection | USGS Astrogeology Science Center
USGS Astrogeology Science Center Meteor Crater Sample Collection lithologies, impact melts, meteoritic fragments, alluvium, and organic debris…and ...
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American Meteor Society | Astronomy.FM
Tonight we welcome a special guest – Bob Lunsford of the American Meteor Society, on the occasion of their centenary! Bob talks about observing, recording, ...
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Catch the winter solstice and a Christmas comet
The Guardian Charlottetown
As fortune dictates, viewing of December's Gemind meteor shower (peak on the night of Dec. 14) will be dramatically reduced due to the gibbous moon. However, as the moon does not rise until around 9 pm that night, there is about a two-hour window of ...

Meteor/Meteorite News 13AUG2010

Meteorwatch-Meteor Mayhem

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Video Compilation of Perseid Meteors recorded on the evening of the 10th/ morning of the 11th of August 2010 for Meteorwatch ...
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Quick Perseid Summary
by Bob Lunsford- posted on Meteorobs.org

Rates were unimpressive this morning (Aug 12) but bright meteors were aplenty. The best was a yellow -7 Perseid fireball that shot overhead and left a twisting train that lasted for nearly 30 seconds. Earlier, there was a -5 Perseid that shot down toward Polaris and left a 45 second train. Many others were of negative magnitudes, but not fireballs. An impressive -2 earthgrazing Eridanid was a highlight of the night. I think the highlight of the night was an intense orange, -3 Alpha Capricornid, that lasted 3 seconds and fragmented toward the end of its flight.
Data will follow....
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The Latest Information of Perseids 2010
(The International Project for Radio Meteor Observation)
====Updated: 14:00UT 12th August.
Using worldwide radio data, the latest information of Perseids 2010 is updated.
http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/08_per/2010per.html

The unusual activity has not been seen yet.
If you have radio date, please send me your free format (I hope RMOB format) from 1st August.
I really appreciate world radio meteor observers !!
With best wishes,
Hiroshi Ogawa
(The Nippon Meteor Society)
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Space Weather News for August 12, 2010
http://spaceweather.com

PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: The annual Perseid meteor shower is underway. Earth is passing through a wide stream of debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, and each time a fleck of comet dust hits Earth's atmosphere--flash!--there is a meteor. Forecasters say the shower will peak on Thursday, August 12th, and Friday, August 13th. You can see Perseids flitting across the sky at any time between about 10 pm on Thursday evening and sunrise on Friday morning. Observers who get away from city lights can expect to count dozens of meteors per hour, especially during the dark hours before dawn.

Tune into http://spaceweather.com

for full coverage of the shower, including a live meteor radar, a "fireball cam," updated meteor counts and pictures from around the world. ...
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Meteor Shower May Be Visible Thursday Night

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The Perseids peak is August 12-13, and with little cloud cover the next two nights, viewing should be good. ...

Meteor shower to light up skies tonight USA Today Tonight and tomorrow night marks peak viewing for one of the most prolific and awe-inspiring annual meteor showers visible in North America, the Perseids, ...

Perseid meteor shower tonight: It's a spectacular troublemaker Christian Science Monitor Perseid meteor shower tonight is at its peak. It's the only meteor shower known to have killed a satellite and delayed a space-shuttle launch. ...

Year's best meteor shower to peak Thursday night Montreal Gazette By Andrew Fazekas, The Gazette August 12, 2010 1:06 PM A meteor streaks towards the horizon during the annual Persied shower in Florida in August 2008. ...

Perseid Meteor Shower Poses Minimal Risk to Spacewalking Astronauts Space.com By Tariq Malik The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, promising dazzling fireball displays to lucky skywatchers, but the cosmic rain of space rocks hasn't ...

North America To View Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight UK Today News If there are cloudy skies, the it will be difficult to view the meteor shower. According to the NASA astronomers, an average of about 75 meteors per hour ... Ohio man says he was hit by a meteorite NewsNet5.com Pat Foraker, of Quaker City, believes the small rock was a meteorite. “This thing came and hit me on the left shoulder,” Foraker said, holding the object. ... [my opinion- hoax] Perseid meteor shower: what you should know Boston Globe The yearly Perseid meteor show is expected to be visible tonight and here's all you need to know about getting a glimpse of the celestial light show. ... What's Up...Meteor shower coming Grant Tribune Sentinel 12, because you don't want to miss the annual Perseid meteor shower. The Perseids are one of the premium meteor showers of the year. ... How-to: Photographing the Perseid Meteor Shower Popular Photography Magazine If you dwell in a big, bright city with a lot of lights, your chances of catching a worthwhile meteor image are going to be slim. You're going to be dealing ... Meteor shower August 2010: how you can get the best view Christian Science Monitor Meteor shower August 2010 peak comes early Friday. Emanating from the constellation Perseid, the meteor shower could yield sightings in some locations of up ... It's prime time to see (and hear) meteors msnbc.com A bright Perseid meteor streaks over buildings at the Stellafane amateur astronomy convention in Springfield, Vt., on Aug. 7. Alan Boyle writes:When the ... Showered With Stars Huffington Post (blog) On the evening of August 12-13 we will be able to see the wondrous Perseid meteor showers, which shoot up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. ... Planetarium Holds Free Meteor Shower Event WESH Orlando The Seminole State Planetarium is hosting a free event that it said will give residents a front seat to a meteor shower on Thursday night. ... Searchlights off for Perseid meteor showers, please The Desert Sun Regarding the Perseid meteor showers (Aug. 11-14): We remind businesses not to use Klieg lights (searchlights) on any of these nights. ... Starry, starry nights thanks to meteor showers Newsdurhamregion.com It's the dark of the moon right now, or close to it -- one of the most important factors for a good view of the Perseid meteor showers. ... After midnight, Perseid meteor shower may steal show Boston Globe By Travis Anderson The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to begin around 10, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said, ... Let's Talk About: Meteor showers Pittsburgh Post Gazette By Dan Malerbo, Buhl Planetarium and Observatory If you look at the sky long enough on any clear night, you can see a meteor or "shooting star. ... Annual meteor shower tonight Herald Zeitung By Bryan Shettig The Herald-Zeitung | 0 comments NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County residents looking to stargaze tonight should be able to see a meteor shower ... Nation/world briefs The Detroit News Later, the fabled Perseid meteor shower will adorn the night with up to 50 shooting stars an hour. That show begins at twilight. • Ex.-Ill. Rep. ... If skies are clear, a meteor shower beckons Thursday night into Friday morning Kansas City Star A spectacular meteor shower will peak as the Earth hurtles through the trail left by an ancient comet. It's an annual event called the Perseid meteor shower ... Pretty meteor shower forecast for Friday Viet Nam News HA NOI — One of the prettiest meteor showers of the year was expected to be seen early Friday morning throughout Viet Nam, said Dang Vu Tuan Son head of ... Perseid meteor shower in Reno area to peak on Thursday night Reno Gazette-Journal The Perseid meteor shower that shoots across the summer sky each year will be at its most prolific Thursday night and Friday morning, said amateur ... Dr. Igal Patel, where will you watch tonight's meteor shower? Ha'aretz By Asaf Shtull-Trauring The Perseids, one of the most striking meteor showers that will take place this the year, will be visible tonight. ... Are Meteor Showers True Risks To Satellite Companies? (BA, DGI, GEOY, GILT ... 24/7 Wall St. (blog) This comes annual via the Perseid Meteor Shower that has started over the last weekend. Space.com noted “The peak of this year's Perseids is forecast to ... Look Up: What's in the Sky This Week? DCist.com Last week, we told you to keep an eye out for the Perseid meteor shower. Tonight and tomorrow will be the best nights for this year's show, as up to 50-80 ... Lie back' and enjoy meteorite shower BBC News Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:03 AM PDT Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock explains how to watch the best meteor shower over the UK in recent memory... Perseid meteor shower 2010 returns to light up the night sky The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesA Perseid meteor streaks across the sky early August 12, 2008 near Rogers Spring in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. ... Toledo Astronomical Association hosts meteor shower party Friday WTOL.com In addition Mid-August provides the Persiad meteor show, the most reliable of the year. To celebrate these the Toledo Astronomical Association will be ... Raw Video: Perseid Meteor Shower 59 sec video on YouTube KOCO's Brandon Foster shot this video from the skies near Jones on Wednesday night. youtube.com Perseid meteor shower: Your photos Washington Post Please verify that your e-mail address is correct. Your e-mail will not be publicly available, but may be used by editors to contact you in the future ... Perseid Meteor Shower: Chat and tweet NASA astronomer, peak meteor times ... Prime Writer News Network NASA astronomer Bill Cooke is hosting a live chat during tonight's Perseid Meteor Shower. The NASA chat began at 11:00 pm and will run until 5:00 am Though ... San Diego stargazer catches meteor shower on tape KFMB The Perseid meteor shower is one of the year's most highly anticipated and photographed celestial shows occurring this time every August. ... Meteor Shower August 2010 Live Video/Audio Feed Damego You can just sit back and relax in front of your computer and watch the meteor shower live on your screen. This live video/audio feed is from the Nasa ... Perseid meteor shower: August 2010 marks more than just a show Christian Science Monitor Researchers will be gathering data during the Perseid meteor shower. August 2010 is part of a renaissance for meteor science in the US after nearly two ... Spectacular Sight In Atlanta Skies Tonight WSB Atlanta Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meterologist Glenn Burns says several planets will align with the moon, followed by a very visible meteor shower. ... Ohio Man Says He Was Hit By Meteorite KSAT San Antonio Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:38 AM PDT An Ohio man claims he was hit in the shoulder by a chunk of meteorite falling from the sky Sunday night. ... Ohio Man Claims He Was Hit By Meteorite Cleveland Scene Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:08 AM PDT Pat Foraker of Quaker City, Ohio, doesn't believe that a neighbor or a prankster threw a rock at him. He believes that the small rock that struck his shoulder was a meteorite. ... Perseid meteor showers = shooting stars Washington Post (blog) Tonight is one of the peak nights for the Perseid meteor showers. Skywatch's Blaine Friedlander says that the crescent moon is expected to set at 9:22 pm ...