RE: [ZION] Leonid alert
At 07:46 PM 11/18/02, Marc Schindler wrote: For those who don't already know, tonight's supposed to be the storm of the century wrt the Leonids (the best show since the 1860s according to a local astronomer). Prime viewing time in the Mountain Standard Time Zone is 04:00 - 06:00 (well before dawn up here, which won't arrive until about 08:30), but the weather forecast is mostly cloudy -- better viewing weather in southern Alberta. Also, we have a near full moon, which may screen some of the dimmer meteorites. But I have my alarm clock set anyway! Well, the weather forecast for here turned out to be 100% correct: it is completely overcast. I could barely make out where the Moon is in the west. And these clouds are supposed to turn into the *other* kind of showers later today . . . At least there are the memories of last year's storm . . . -- Ronn! :) Ronn Blankenship Instructor of Astronomy/Planetary Science University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Disclaimer: Unless specifically stated otherwise, any opinions contained herein are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the official position of the University of Montevallo. // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [ZION] Leonid alert
Dan: We tried; the combination of the moon and city lights made it all but impossible to see anything. But we did catch a couple. Marc: For those who don't already know, tonight's supposed to be the storm of the century wrt the Leonids (the best show since the 1860s according to a local astronomer). Prime viewing time in the Mountain Standard Time Zone is 04:00 - 06:00 (well before dawn up here, which won't arrive until about 08:30), but the weather forecast is mostly cloudy -- better viewing weather in southern Alberta. Also, we have a near full moon, which may screen some of the dimmer meteorites. But I have my alarm clock set anyway! -- Marc A. Schindler Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada -- Gateway to the Boreal Parkland Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on ? Winston Churchill Note: This communication represents the informal personal views of the author solely; its contents do not necessarily reflect those of the author's employer, nor those of any organization with which the author may be associated. // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / ==^^=== This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^^===
Re: [ZION] Leonid alert
Bummer: I happened to be up at 0230 - 0600 because of a suspected subdural haematoma which not even 10 T-3's in 24 hours had put a dent into (not the most pleasant experience). It was almost certainly a severe migraine, as it turned out. I went to emergency and got a shot of toradol and that finally cut the pain and I went to sleep. But I was acutely aware of the weather. Mostly cloudy, and a very bright full moon. Nary a shooting star in sight. Ronn Blankenship wrote: At 07:46 PM 11/18/02, Marc Schindler wrote: For those who don't already know, tonight's supposed to be the storm of the century wrt the Leonids (the best show since the 1860s according to a local astronomer). Prime viewing time in the Mountain Standard Time Zone is 04:00 - 06:00 (well before dawn up here, which won't arrive until about 08:30), but the weather forecast is mostly cloudy -- better viewing weather in southern Alberta. Also, we have a near full moon, which may screen some of the dimmer meteorites. But I have my alarm clock set anyway! Well, the weather forecast for here turned out to be 100% correct: it is completely overcast. I could barely make out where the Moon is in the west. And these clouds are supposed to turn into the *other* kind of showers later today . . . At least there are the memories of last year's storm . . . -- Ronn! :) Ronn Blankenship Instructor of Astronomy/Planetary Science University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Disclaimer: Unless specifically stated otherwise, any opinions contained herein are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the official position of the University of Montevallo. // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / -- Marc A. Schindler Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada -- Gateway to the Boreal Parkland Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on Winston Churchill Note: This communication represents the informal personal views of the author solely; its contents do not necessarily reflect those of the authors employer, nor those of any organization with which the author may be associated. // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / ==^^=== This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^^===
