This was our first attempt at shooting night time sky videos, with our new video camera. We initially went out to try and catch the Perseid Meteor Shower, but instead we caught the International Space Station fly over. I still have to pour through hours of video to see if we caught any meteorites, so hopefully I can post that too. The link to view the ISS in your area is: spaceflight.nasa.gov
The skies above Britain will be the scene of a celestial fireworks show tonight as part of an annual meteor shower. Perfect weather conditions mean that many will be able to see the Perseid shower in all its glory. The cosmic phenomenon occurs every August when the Earth passes through a swarm of dusty particles from the Swift-Tuttle comet. No bigger than a grain of sand, the particles burn up as they hit the atmosphere, producing trails of light that shoot across the sky. It is expected to peak at around 11pm and continue through the night. Those in the countryside will have a clear sight of the shower, but even those in cities affected by light-pollution will be treated to as many as 10 meteors an hour. For those who want to get the most spectacular views Stonehenge in Wiltshire and Mam Tor in the Peak District near Sheffield are the places to be. Bright white streaks of light will be most visible in rural areas with clear, cloudless skies.With the moon setting early, there will be extra dark skies, making the display even more striking. Sky News weather forecaster Lucy Verasamy Cloudy skies could obstruct the view for people in northern Scotland and eastern parts of England though. Jo Burgon, of the National Trust, said: "Seeing stars in their full splendour, shining bright in the sky above you, is one of the unofficial wonders of the natural world. "The intrusive glow of street lighting or a bright moon can be detrimental to a good meteor experience. "But with a good ...
Some my know that MattAttack is a history buff. He a collector at heart with a particular interest and fascination for the Civil War, Revolutionary War and Early American History. His room is cramped with books, little boxes and packages filled with bits of history that he has slowly collected online and while on vacation using his allowance and vacation money. This summer Matt has worked very hard getting ahead of next year's sophomore school work by studying Geometry and Spanish. Last year we decided to give him a little special reward for all the hard work by breaking out a package we had stuffed away for a special occasion. Matt is a huge fan of the Antique Roadshow. One of his favorite guests on the show is Rafael Eledge from Shiloh Relics in Savannah, Tennessee. We have purchased several birthday and Christmas gifts for Matt from Shiloh Relics. One Christmas, Rafael put a small pair of Civil War era soldier's dice in the package we ordered to put under the Christmas Tree. We were so touched by Rafael's kind gesture for a little boy fascinated with the Civil War. Shiloh Relics www.shilohrelics.com Meteor showers . . . well stay tuned! We have crystal clear skies and the August Perseid Meteor Showers are well underway expecting to peak this evening. The kids and I are headed up to Mt Hood for a late night adventure, hot chocolate and star filled skies! Created on August 12, 2010 using FlipShare.
www.etcpinoy.com - The full moon may interfere with the annual Perseid meteor shower, the most reliable meteor shower of the year this week. The shower will peak overnight Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 just before the full moon reaches its potential brightness.
Bel and Fran are forever kismesis. Song: Owl City - Meteor Shower + Lyrics + I can finally see that you're right there beside me I am not my own, for I have been made new Please don't let me go, I desperately need you I am not my own, for I have been made new Please don't let me go, I desperately need you I don't own anything, minus one picture and putting this together.
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: Earth is entering a stream of debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. International observers are now reporting more than 20 Perseids per hour, a number that will increase as the shower reaches its peak on August 12-13.
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Time lapse of the Perseid meteor shower Thursday night. 8/12/2010 Taken with my Canon Digital Rebel 1000D 25 sec exposures. Used Shake to color correct and make the mov.
Very, very early tomorrow morning is when you'll catch the Perseid meteor shower, the largest meteor display of the year. The bad news is that it's also a full moon tonight, which is going to cut down significantly on the visibility of all but the brightest shooting stars. But don't despair! Here's what you need to know to catch a glimpse of as many meteors as possible. Avoid light like the plague We're talking all kinds of light. City lights, street lights, house lights, flashlights, any lights. You've already got the moon giving off tons of it, so don't blow it by checking your indiglo watch out of habit and for god's sake don't look at your phone. If you're in the country, go find a big open field. If you're in the city, get out if you can. If you can't get out, try to find a high point. If you're lucky, you might find yourself near some trees or a hill that can block the moon from your vision. The Clear Sky Chart website has a great list of optimal viewing locations organized by state, so go check it out. Once you're all settled in, give yourself at least 20 minutes for your eyes to fully adapt to the dark. How do you know if your eyes have adapted? A good rule of thumb says if you can see all the stars in the little dipper (you should count 10) you'll see plenty of meteors. If you can't spot all 10 it's not a big deal, that's just under optimal conditions. Know when and where to look The best hours for catching the Perseids are typically between midnight and dawn ...
