[SUSPECTED SPAM] Re: [Rockhounds] Idaho Metamorphics - final alert

[John Siebel]

Yes Alan, but said gibbous moon sets at 1:30am PDT, so those of us who are 
up having a beer or three will enjoy the show which I'm told should peak 
about 4am PDT. (I had to look all that up!)

John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Goldstein" <deepskyspy at insightbb.com>
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> Actually John that is not quite true. The moon will be in a gibbous phase 
> and its glow will obliterate all but the brightest Perseid meteors. If the 
> normal rate is 60 per hour, expect to see less than half that number 
> because of moonlight.
>
> People often ask what direction do I look to see the Perseids. The correct 
> answer is "straight up." If you gaze to the northeast, you will see short 
> trails as they are coming more in your direction. If you gaze toward the 
> south, you will see longer trails as they sail high above.
>
> Alan
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Siebel" <john at pandemoniumgraphics.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 1:00 PM
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>
>
>> Also note that the Perseid meteor shower will peak Tuesday morning. No 
>> light pollution up there!
>>
>> John