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(meteorobs) Re: possible moderate outburst from Monoceros
In a message dated 97-11-08 16:25:26 EST, you write:
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Josep Trigo (Spain) reported the following observation of unusual meteor
activity on the morning of Nov. 7. A recent discussion with Austrian and
American observers seems to indicate, that unusual activity was reported
at a similar time by forward scatter radio observation (Werfried Kuneth,
Austria). It might as well be that remaining activity was observed from
North America a few hours later (Bob Lunsford, USA), even though the
plots still have to be examined in detail.
Please, report any positive or negative observing report from the time in
question (visual, radio) to IMO (visual@imo.net) for further investigation
of this possible outburst.
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I'm in the process of doing my report for the night of Nov. 6/7. I observed a
Teff of 5.98 hours between 5h57-12h56 UT. I plotted 78 meteors during this
period. I just reviewed my plots and seen only one meteor that came from the
above listed possible radiant. This was from alignment only. Based on this, I
guess velocity considerations wouldn't matter much? I did notice that the
monocerotid radiant in question is very close to the 10 degree diameter
Orionid radiant. I've recorded 6 Orionids this night. My suspicions are that
Orionid meteors may be mistaken for something near Monoceros? Anyhow, that is
my report.
George Zay