Solo Sailor Spots Pacific Bolide

By plut - November 28, 2009 08:44 PM UTC | Planetary Science
Solo around the world sailor Jessica Watson spotted a bright bolide over the pacific during the peak of last weeks Leonid Meteor shower. The International Meteor organization relies on reports just like this from observers in the field….or in this case "all at sea".
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Tips for Viewing the Geminid Meteor Shower

By swelt - November 25, 2009 10:24 AM UTC | Observing
Occurring every year in mid-December, the Geminid meteor shower is commonly referred to as the most reliable meteor shower of the year. That is, it almost always puts on a great show! The Geminid meteor shower is sure to be a stunning show this year!
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