Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Night shows in the sky
The lunar eclipse this morning was impressive, but I didn't know until after-the-fact that scientists were using the opportunity to look at something else. I can't say that I've ever heard of helion meteoroids until now.
We star-gazers in the Western U.S. might have a chance to see another meteor shower on September 1. I enjoy the Perseids, but it sounds as though the Aurigids might be a bit easier to spot, with their long trains. Those of us with less than perfect eyesight do appreciate the benefits of meteors that linger for an extra second or two.
posted at: 05:38 | category: /Science | link to this entry
The lunar eclipse this morning was impressive, but I didn't know until after-the-fact that scientists were using the opportunity to look at something else. I can't say that I've ever heard of helion meteoroids until now.
We star-gazers in the Western U.S. might have a chance to see another meteor shower on September 1. I enjoy the Perseids, but it sounds as though the Aurigids might be a bit easier to spot, with their long trains. Those of us with less than perfect eyesight do appreciate the benefits of meteors that linger for an extra second or two.
posted at: 05:38 | category: /Science | link to this entry
