It's that time again ..Perseids

[Vipersan]

Ok I'll start the thread ready..
Sky's clearing here atm ...hopefully a warmish night tonight ..
Hopefully this will be the same over the next couple of days ..
main peak time for the shower is Tomorrow and Wednesday ..
So 10th 11th 12th August ..
Any reported sightings please add to this thread ...and pictures would be nice ... if you are lucky enough to get one ..
Nothing better than watching a clear night sky ...until your neck aches ..for streakers..
good fortune to anyone interested.
rgds
VS

 

[Terryl]

We were out last night on the cement beach (front driveway, it has a good view of the constellation Perseus) to see if anything would be coming by early, got some good long duration big ones, total count was around 25 to 35 in the 4 hour's we were outside viewing, (counts always vary after a few drinks) hope the next few days are even better.

Got a good satellite count of around 85, and for those in the right location (check with the NASA site) you may get a good view of the space station as it comes over your location.

To avoid neck problems in the weeks to follow a reclining chase lounge or reclining chair used for the beach would be the best way to view them, we have a few old recliners and wheel them out to keep from busting our necks.

I have red lights setup in the garage to have access to the bar and snacks, and inside to the guest bathroom this keeps the light pollution down and you don't have to stumble around in the dark waiting for your eyes to adjust.

This is a yearly thing at my place, as I don't have city lights to contend with, (nearest town is 35 miles away) usually several friends stop by and we have a good time watching out for those quick ones, and try to run up a good personal count. also without a Moon at this time of night to affect the viewing it looks to be a good year.

Happy viewing, watch those necks, and be safe in the dark.

 

[Vipersan]

We were out last night on the cement beach (front driveway, it has a good view of the constellation Perseus) to see if anything would be coming by early, got some good long duration big ones, total count was around 25 to 35 in the 4 hour's we were outside viewing, (counts always vary after a few drinks) hope the next few days are even better.

Got a good satellite count of around 85, and for those in the right location (check with the NASA site) you may get a good view of the space station as it comes over your location.

To avoid neck problems in the weeks to follow a reclining chase lounge or reclining chair used for the beach would be the best way to view them, we have a few old recliners and wheel them out to keep from busting our necks.

I have red lights setup in the garage to have access to the bar and snacks, and inside to the guest bathroom this keeps the light pollution down and you don't have to stumble around in the dark waiting for your eyes to adjust.

This is a yearly thing at my place, as I don't have city lights to contend with, (nearest town is 35 miles away) usually several friends stop by and we have a good time watching out for those quick ones, and try to run up a good personal count. also without a Moon at this time of night to affect the viewing it looks to be a good year.

Happy viewing, watch those necks, and be safe in the dark.

Sounds like a great time at your place Terry ...
Pity you're so far away ..
I'll have to make do with can or 2 of Guinness all on my lonesome..
Have fun buddy..
;)

 

[rolfw]

Total cloud cover at the moment down here, as it was last night, hoping the skies will clear over the next few nights.

 

[2cvbloke]

Just been stood out in the garden and saw a few, had my paraffin lantern hung in the cherry tree too, just for a little low light to see by...

 

[Terryl]

We are out on the cement beach right now, the count is about 30 so far.

 

[Archived-1]

Prime viewing hours are from about 23:00 (local time) on 12 August until the morning of 13 August.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33850710

 

[Vipersan]

Stood outside for a couple of hours last night ..
Completly clear no cloud at all ..
Saw a paltry 2 during that time ...but there may have been more ..
BUT ...light polution is the main issue here these days ..
New school close by with FFing floodlights on over 5 a side pitch and light from the building itself ...and the new streetlights are bright although pointing down they also radiate up hitting the pavements.
So whos paying for all this ..wasted energy ..
The taxpayer I guess ..and sooo unneccessary not to mention ruinous to any sky watching.
Bring back sodium lamps and turn them off after midnight for a few hours I say.
Stop wasting energy in govt buildings and schools ...just cos its not your home doesn't mean you can be wasteful.
Anyhoo ..
Its clouded over here now ..so no chance tonight I guess ..
Fingers crossed for a miracle.
happy hunting
VS

 

[Vipersan]

Current time here 22:45
so presumably the perseid shower would originate South of me roughly in Manchester ..
but SE or SW ..and how high above the Horizon is best to look..?
I know I'm not best placed this far North ,,,but I have another clear night ahead cloud wise...
rgds
VS

 

[Topper]

I thought they would originate in the north east sky VS

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/d...eid-Meteor-Shower-and-where-can-I-see-it.html

 

[Vipersan]

Hmmm ..
I must have read something wrong then ..
Thanks for the info ...buddy ..
Not the ideal direction for me can't see low to the horizon due North ...
lol
and I dont have the convenience of sitting in my yard
;) ...where my chair and beer is ..

 

[Vipersan]

Just saw one over my roof travelling due S E ?
appeared to originate from the North West...
count one so far tonight

 

[Topper]

It is no good for me either, but I will check my security camera from last night which points vaguely north east

 

[PaulR]

I thought last night was peak occurrence for the shower but according to the news it's actually tonight.

So, another chance to fail!

 

[Analoguesat]

Remember the radiant is in the north east but they meteors can appear anywhere in the sky - if you track back the trail a Perseid will appear to have come from north eastish.

If you happen to see one that appears to originate elsewhere it could well be a non Perseid

 

[Analoguesat]

Ive just seen a bright one in the east but its not really warm enough to stand outside for hours. Its also not fully dark yet

 

[aceb]

Stood in the garden for a few minutes and saw a couple of bright ones so it could be a decent display this evening. Equally good results on Band 2 listening for pings, I'm recording the tuner overnight so will try to post some of the results tomorrow but currently there's a steady stream of signals from Croatia producing decent RDS decoding.

 

[archive10]

Clear skies and no wind here.
Stood outside for 15 minutes. Saw 2 straight away. Then nothing for 10 minutes (ouch my neck). (did spot two satellites, but they're so slow compared to the perseids..
Then two more.
Made my wishes. One has something to do with space for a 2.4meter dish.
Soon heading for the sack...

 

[Vipersan]

WoW did u see that one about a minute ago ..
mega bright ..
Best I've EVER seen,,

 

[skomedal]

Sat in my rocking chair camera at the ready 1130cet - 0200cet 270degree view only 10 during that time 2 really bright, think I got a snap of a passing sat, will see the piccies tomorrow bedtime now