September offers longer nights and cooler temperatures in the northern
hemisphere. In the sky, no major showers are visible from either hemisphere
but the northern hemisphere enjoys the advantage of higher sporadic rates.
The two recognized minor showers active in early September have high
northern declinations (celestial latitude) therefore are much better suited
to be viewed from locations north of the equator. During the second half of
the month the antihelion radiant becomes entangled with the two Taurid
radiants and it is impossible to separate them. Therefore the antihelion
radiant will be excluded from the list from the second half of September
until the end of the Taurid activity period late in November. Observers in
the southern hemisphere suffer from some of their lowest rates of the year
this month. The Taurid radiants are not too badly placed so observers south
of the equator can expect to see a little of this activity toward the end of
the month.

During this period the moon progresses from its new phase (Sep. 18) to
nearly half illuminated. This weekend the very thin waxing crescent moon
sets early in the evening and will not interfere with observing. As the week
progresses the moon sets later each night but will still set before the
active morning hours arrive. The estimated total hourly rates for evening
observers this week is near four as seen from the northern hemisphere and
two from the southern hemisphere. For morning observers the estimated total
hourly rates should be near seventeen from the northern hemisphere and seven
as seen from the southern hemisphere. The actual rates will also depend on
factors such as personal light and motion perception, local weather
conditions, alertness and experience in watching meteor activity.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning September 19/20. These positions do not change greatly
day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period.
Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will
provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may
find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere
or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any
time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best
seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south
along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that
meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot
outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that
the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow
you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a
shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity
is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions
below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension
(celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west
therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further
down the list rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week:

Recent video studies by Sirko Molau have revealed that activity from the
Southern Taurids (STA) is actually detectable beginning on September 7th. So
for now until December 10th, the Taurid radiants will replace the Antihelion
source since they overlap. The large Southern Taurid radiant is now centered
at 00:56 (014) +05. This area of the sky lies in southern Pisces, three
degrees southeast of the fourth magnitude Delta Piscium. The radiant is
large so that any meteor from Pisces, northern Cetus, northeastern Aquarius,
or southwestern Pegasus could be a candidate for this shower. This radiant
is best placed near 0200 LDT when it lies on the meridian and is located
highest in the sky. Maximum activity is not until October 10th so current
rates should be near three no matter your location. With an entry velocity
of 29 km/sec., the average Southern Taurid meteor would be of medium-slow
speed.

The same study of video radiants by Molau has revealed a radiant in Eridanus
active from September 3rd through the 23rd. Maximum activity occurred on
September 6th. The Nu Eridanid (NUE) radiant is currently located at 05:00
(075) +07. This position is located in western Orion, two degrees east of
the fourth magnitude star known as Pi 3 Orionis. The radiant is best placed
near 06:00 LDT when it lies highest in the sky. Hourly rates are expected to
be near one, no matter your location. At 68 km/sec., these meteors are swift
with the brightest members often exhibiting persistent trains.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) the Sporadic rates are
becoming more active. One would expect to see approximately fourteen random
meteors during the last hour before dawn from rural observing sites and
three per hour during the evening hours. As seen from the mid-southern
hemisphere (45S) morning rates would be near four per hour as seen from
rural observing sites and one per hour during the evening hours. Locations
between these two extremes would see activity between the listed figures.

The table below presents a summary of the expected activity this week. Rates
and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning September 19/20,
but may be used all week.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 00:56 (014) +05   Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 3 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 3 per hr.

Nu Eridanids (NUE) - 05:00 (075) +07   Velocity - 68km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.


Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

Dear friends,

Our web page regarding the 2009 Leonids has been updated with additional
plots and informations. It is available at:

http://www.imcce.fr/page.php?nav=en/ephemerides/phenomenes/meteor/DATABASE/Leoni\
ds/2009/index.php

Kind regards,

Jeremie Vaubaillon

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* Jeremie VAUBAILLON
* IMCCE
* 77 Av. Denfert Rochereau
* 75014 PARIS, FRANCE
************************************************************
* tel: +33-1-4051-2264
* fax: +33-1-4051-2058
* URL: http://www.imcce.fr/~vaubaill/
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Meteor activity in general increases in October when compared to September.
A major shower (the Orionids) is active most of the month along with several
minor showers. Both branches of the Taurids become more active as the month
progresses, providing slow, graceful meteors to the nighttime scene. The
Orionids are the big story of the month reaching maximum activity on the
22nd. This display can be seen equally well from both hemispheres which
definitely helps out observers located in the sporadic-poor southern
hemisphere this time of year.

During this period the moon progresses from its first quarter phase on
September 26 to nearly full. This weekend the half illuminated moon sets
near 0100 Local Daylight Time (LDT) and will not interfere with observing
during the prime morning hours. Unfortunately, with each passing night, the
waxing gibbous moon will set later and later shortening this dark window
between moonset and dawn. By Friday October 2, the nearly full moon will be
in the sky nearly the entire night making meteor observing difficult at
best. The estimated total hourly rates for evening observers this week is
near four as seen from the northern hemisphere and two from the southern
hemisphere. For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be
near eighteen from the northern hemisphere and seven as seen from the
southern hemisphere. The actual rates will also depend on factors such as
personal light and motion perception, local weather conditions, alertness
and experience in watching meteor activity. Evening rates are reduced by
bright moonlight.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning September 26/27. These positions do not change greatly
day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period.
Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will
provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may
find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere
or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any
time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best
seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south
along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that
meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot
outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that
the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow
you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a
shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity
is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions
below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension
(celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west
therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further
down the list rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week:

The center of the large Southern Taurid (STA) radiant lies at 01:22 (020)
+06. This position also lies in southeastern Pisces, two degrees east of the
faint star Zeta Piscium. Since the radiant is so large, any meteor from
Pisces, northern Cetus, or western Aries could be a candidate for this
shower. The radiant is best placed near the meridian at 0200 LDT, but
activity may be seen all night long. Striking the atmosphere at 29 km/sec.,
the average Southern Taurid meteor travels slowly through the skies.

A recent study of video radiants by Sirko Molau has revealed a radiant in
Lynx active from September 29 through October 2. Maximum activity occurs on
September 29th from a radiant located at 07:21 (110) +48. This position is
located in a remote area of western Lynx. The nearest bright star is Castor
(Alpha Geminorum), which lies sixteen degrees to the south. The radiant
rises near 2300 (11pm) for mid-northern latitude observers and lies highest
in a dark sky during the last hour before the start of morning twilight.
Meteors from the September Lyncids (SLY) strike the atmosphere at 68km/sec.,
which would produce mostly swift meteors, lasting a fraction of a second.
Expected rates would be less than one per hour, no matter your location.
This shower is best seen from the northern hemisphere where the radiant
climbs high in the sky before dawn.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see
approximately fifteen Sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before
dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near two per
hour. As seen from the mid-southern hemisphere (45S), morning rates would be
near four per hour as seen from rural observing sites and one per hour
during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would see
activity between the listed figures. Rates are reduced during the evening
hours due to moonlight.

The table below presents a summary of the expected activity this week. Rates
and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning September 26/27,
but may be used all week.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 01:22 (020) +06   Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 3 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 3 per hr.

September Lyncids (SLY) - 07:21 (110) +48   Velocity - 68km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

Hi All,

I am wondering if any one can give me some advice or point me in the right
direction. I have been looking into radio meteor monitoring for some time now
but I have run into a road block. I have the antenna, digital tuner and
computer, I am having trouble locating or building the interface between the
radio and the computer.

I am wondering what is the best way to do this? Can I purchase some type of
device or do I need go to my local radio shack and buy the parts that I need and
build the thing myself. Also am wondering what software is used and a link to
the site.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Paul

Dear Paul,

Maybe someone else already answered your question directly, but so far I
didn't see a response via this list, so let's give it a try :-)

The method we have been successfully using for several years is by
connecting the audio signal from the receiver *directly* to the line
input of the computer's sound card. The sound card is in this case used
as a AD-converter and no other (external) converter is needed.

The software our group uses is "Spectrum Laboratory"  by Wolfgang
Buescher (DL4YHF). It can be downloaded as freeware at www.qsl.net/dl4yhfby

Success!

Kind regards.

Felix



Paul B schreef:
> Hi All,
>
> I am wondering if any one can give me some advice or point me in the right
direction. I have been looking into radio meteor monitoring for some time now
but I have run into a road block. I have the antenna, digital tuner and
computer, I am having trouble locating or building the interface between the
radio and the computer.
>
> I am wondering what is the best way to do this? Can I purchase some type of
device or do I need go to my local radio shack and buy the parts that I need and
build the thing myself. Also am wondering what software is used and a link to
the site.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> Paul

Dear Colleagues,

I posted some photos from the last week's International Meteor Conference
that took place in Porec, Croatia to
http://www.orion-drustvo.si/MBKTeam/meteors/imc2009.htm

It was again a nice and enjoyable conference and it was great to meet
many friends in meteor astronomy after a year.

Clear skies!
Javor Kac
Editor-in-Chief
WGN, Journal of the International Meteor Organization
http://www.imo.net/imo/wgn

Dear friends,

Please find a few new animations showing the state and evolution of the
1466 and 1533 trails at:

http://www.imcce.fr/page.php?nav=en/ephemerides/phenomenes/meteor/DATABASE/Leoni\
ds/2009/index.php

Have fun ;-)

Jeremie

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************************************************************
* Jeremie VAUBAILLON
* IMCCE
* 77 Av. Denfert Rochereau
* 75014 PARIS, FRANCE
************************************************************
* tel: +33-1-4051-2264
* fax: +33-1-4051-2058
* URL: http://www.imcce.fr/~vaubaill/
************************************************************

Meteor activity in general increases in October when compared to September.
A major shower (the Orionids) is active most of the month along with several
minor showers. Both branches of the Taurids become more active as the month
progresses, providing slow, graceful meteors to the nighttime scene. The
Orionids are the big story of the month reaching maximum activity on the
22nd. This display can be seen equally well from both hemispheres which
definitely helps out observers located in the sporadic-poor southern
hemisphere this time of year.

During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday October
11th. At this time the moon rises near 0100 local daylight time (LDT) and
remains in the sky the remainder of the night. The situation improves as the
week progresses with the moon waning into a crescent phase and rising later
in the night with each passing morning. The estimated total hourly rates for
evening observers this week is near four as seen from the northern
hemisphere and two from the southern hemisphere. For morning observers the
estimated total hourly rates should be near fifteen from the northern
hemisphere and ten as seen from the southern hemisphere. The actual rates
will also depend on factors such as personal light and motion perception,
local weather conditions, alertness and experience in watching meteor
activity. Morning rates are reduced by moonlight.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning October 10/11. These positions do not change greatly
day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period.
Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will
provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may
find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere
or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any
time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best
seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south
along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that
meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot
outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that
the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow
you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a
shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity
is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions
below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension
(celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west
therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further
down the list rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week.

A recent study of video radiants by Sirko Molau has revealed a radiant in
Pisces active from October 7-11. Maximum activity occurs on the 9th from a
radiant located at 0:05 (001) +14. This position is located on the
Pisces/Pegasus border, three degrees southwest of the 3rd magnitude star
Algenib (Gamma Pegasi). The radiant is best placed near 0100 LDT, when it
lies highest above the horizon. Meteors from the October Epsilon Piscids
(OPC) strike the atmosphere at only 19km/sec., which would produce slow
moving meteors. Expected rates would be less than one per hour, no matter
your location.

The center of the large Southern Taurid (STA) radiant lies at 02:10 (032)
+09. This position lies on the Pisces/Cetus border, one degree west of the
fourth magnitude star Xi Ceti. Since the radiant is so large, any meteor
from eastern Pisces, northern Cetus, or southwestern Aries could be a
candidate for this shower. The radiant is best placed near the meridian at
0200 LDT, but activity may be seen all night long. Striking the atmosphere
at 29 km/sec., the average Southern Taurid meteor travels slowly through the
skies. Rates should be near three per hour no matter your location.

A new radiant has been discovered in Aries which is active during this
period. The Sigma Arietids (SSA) are active from October 12-19, with maximum
occurring on the 19th. The current radiant position lies at 02:52 (043) +22,
which lies in eastern Aries, six degrees south of the faint star 41 Arietis.
The radiant is best placed near 0300 LDT, when it lies highest above the
horizon. Meteors from the Sigma Arietids strike the atmosphere at 45km/sec.,
which would produce meteors of average velocity. Expected rates would be
less than one per hour, no matter your location.

Another new radiant has been discovered in Taurus which is active during
this period. The Zeta Taurids (ZTA) are active from October 12-17, with
maximum occurring on the 16th. The current radiant position lies at 05:06
(076) +15, which lies on the Taurus/Orion border, six degrees east of the
bright first magnitude orange star Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri). The radiant is
best placed near 0500 LDT, when it lies highest above the horizon. Meteors
from the Zeta Taurids strike the atmosphere at 61km/sec., which would
produce meteors of swift velocity. Expected rates would be less than one per
hour, no matter your location.

The Orionids (ORI) are now becoming more active from a radiant located at
05:50 (87) +15. This position lies on the Orion/Taurus border, seven degrees
north of the orange first magnitude star Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis). The
radiant rises near 2300 LDT and is best placed on the meridian near 0600.
With maximum activity predicted for October 22, current rates for all
locations would be near two to three per hour as seen after midnight. At
66km/sec., the average Orionid is swift.

Activity from Ursa Major this time of year has been known for several years
now. Recent studies by Sirko Molau has provided more precise data on this
activity. The October Ursa Majorids (OCU) are active from October 12-19,
with maximum occurring on the 15th. The current radiant position lies at
09:12 (138) +63, which lies in western Ursa Major, two degrees west of the
faint star 23 Ursae Majoris. The radiant is best placed during the last dark
hour before the start of morning twilight, when it highest above the horizon
in a dark sky. Meteors from the October Ursa Majorids strike the atmosphere
at 53km/sec., which would produce meteors of medium-swift velocity. Expected
rates would be less than one per hour, no matter your location. This
activity is not visible from the southern hemisphere due to the high
northerly declination of the radiant.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see
approximately eight Sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before
dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near four
per hour. As seen from the mid-southern hemisphere (45S), morning rates
would be near two per hour as seen from rural observing sites and two per
hour during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would
see activity between the listed figures. Rates are reduced during the
morning hours due to moonlight.

The list below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this
week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning except
for showers of short duration, when the position on the night of maximum is
listed.

October Epsilon Piscids (OPC)  - 00:05 (001) +14   Velocity - 19km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 02:10 (032) +09  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 3 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 3 per hr.

Sigma Arietids (SSA) - 02:52 (043) +22   Velocity - 45km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Zeta Taurids (ZTA)  - 05:06 (076) +15   Velocity - 61km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Orionids (ORI)  - 05:50 (087) +15   Velocity - 67km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 3 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 3 per hr.

October Ursa Majorids (OCU)  - 09:12 (138) +63   Velocity - 53km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

Results of the IMO Video Meteor Network - August 2009
=====================================================

Even if I risk to write every month the same, I have to begin the new report
with the following summary: The previous month was again record-breaking.
In August 2009 we beat all previous records of the IMO network at once.

At first, we could welcome a new observer in the video network. Hans Schremmer
is operating the "standard setup" (Mintron camera, Computar 0.8/3.8 mm lens)
in Niederkruechten in West Germany, close to the Dutch border. With 26 nights,
his first result was indeed respectable.
Detlef Koschny has started to operate another image-intensified camera dubbed
LIC1. He selected the same Philips XX-1332 intensifier tube as other
observers, and he could demonstrate its abilities in the Perseid maximum
nights.

Overall, 23 observers operated 38 video cameras in August 2009. Contrary to
previous years, the weather was largely cooperative in central Europe. Most
observers obtained long sequences of observing nights, and in a few nights
more than thirty cameras were in operation. The excellent weather also
reflects in the fact, that 22 of the cameras recorded meteors in twenty or
more nights. Stefano Crivello was on top of the list - he did not miss a
single night with C3P8.

In general, the Italian observers were remarkably strong. In the previous
few months it became already clear, that their cameras are exceptionally
sensitive and record more meteors than other cameras with identical setup.
In August 2009 the difference was in particular obvious. For the first
time, the three most successful cameras that recorded most meteors were not
image-intensified! Maybe the circumstances were a bit unusual, because the
Perseids suffered strongly from the waning moon that affected intensified
cameras much stronger than wide-angle non-intensified cameras. Still,
the result was remarkable.

Let me now briefly reiterate the current records before I come to the summary
of August 2009. With respect to effective observing time, October 2008
(2,761h), July 2009 (2,710h) and January 2009 (2,559h) were on top of the
list. Last month, however, we could surpass that by more than 50% with almost
4,200 hours of effective observing time. To date, we never recorded more
meteors than in October 2008 (17,000), August 2007 (15,100) and August
2008 (14,400). In August 2009 it was more than 28,500 meteors, which is an
increase of two third!

One thing became clear during the analysis of the observations: The current
method of manually collecting and checking the data set cannot cope with such
an amount of data. Early 2010 latest, we will start to use the Virtual Meteor
Observatory (VMO) for data collection, which has a number of consistency
checks build-in. Then I can focus on new observers with less experience and
will do only random checks of the other observations.

The detailed analysis of the August 2009 data was focused on the Perseids
again. As in previous years, several maxima were predicted from dust trail
analyses. The IMO QuickLook analysis of visual data confirmed three maxima
(12.8., 8:15 UT, 18:15 UT; 13.8., 6:30 UT). The analysis of our video data
was in particular demanding for two reason: On the one hand, the waning moon
disturbed observations in the second half of night significantly reducing
the meteor counts. On the other hand, there were only few sites with
continuously clear skies. Often, clouds patches drifted through the field
of view, rendering the data of these cameras useless for an activity analysis.
The results presented here (http://www.imonet.org/reports/20090801.gif) are
based on Perseid counts in 30 minute intervals, which were corrected for the
radiant altitude and averaged over all cameras enjoying longer spells of clear
skies (bars). For comparison, the visual ZHR taken from the QuickLook analysis
of IMO is given as well (dots). It becomes clear, that all three maxima
occurred outside the European observing window. The increase in rates on
August 11/12 is noticeable just as the decreasing rates in the evening of
August 12 after the 18:15 UT peak. The following increasing in the morning
hours of August 13 is not visible, though, probably because the moon reduced
the limiting magnitude. In the following night, the show was already over.

Finally, I would like to present the picture of an unusual double Perseid
recorded by my own camera MINCAM1 on August 8, 01:33 UT. In the past, we
recorded already double meteors flying in parallel, but this time they
appeared directly one after the other
(http://www.imonet.org/reports/20090802.gif). The corresponding video
sequence shows, that the relative distance between the two objects increased
by 70% in those 0.8s they were visible both. If the meteors are interpolated
back linearly, their trails overlap roughly 0.8s before the first meteor
entered the field of view. Hence, these are probably not two meteoroids that
burned up independently in the atmosphere, but one larger meteoroid. It broke
apart when entering the atmosphere, and both fragments experienced a different
deceleration.


1. Observers
============

Code    Name        Place           Camera         FOV    LM Nights Time Meteors
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENOR Benitez-S.  Las Palmas    TIMES% (0.95/50)  10 dg  3 mag 12   25.7 h    72
BRIBE Brinkmann   Herne         HERMINE (0.8/6)   55 dg  3 mag 28  156.8 h   911
CASFL Castellani  Monte Baldo   BMH1 (0.8/6)      55 dg  3 mag 16   94.4 h   414
                                 BMH2 (0.8/6)      55 dg  3 mag 18   92.6 h   387
CRIST Crivello    Valbrevenna   C3P8 (0.8/3.8)    80 dg  3 mag 31  209.3 h  1862
                                 STG38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 14  104.2 h   364
ELTMA Eltri       Venezia       MET38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 26  170.7 h  1035
GONRU Goncalves   Tomar         TEMPLAR1 (0.8/6)  55 dg  3 mag 27  197.1 h  1368
                                 TEMPLAR2 (0.8/6)  55 dg  3 mag 25  171.5 h   781
GOVMI Govedic     Sredisce      ORION2 (0.8/8)    42 dg  4 mag 24  154.0 h   891
HERCA Hergenroth. Tucson        SALSA (1.2/4)     80 dg  3 mag  9   32.6 h    74
                                 SALSA2 (1.2/4)    80 dg  3 mag  8   36.4 h    91
HINWO Hinz        Brannenburg   AKM2 (0.85/25)    32 dg  6 mag 20  118.2 h   668
IGAAN Igaz        Hodmezozovas. HUHOD (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 19  122.4 h   708
JOBKL Jobse       Oostkapelle   BETSY2 (1.2/85)   25 dg  7 mag 24  139.8 h  1599
KACJA Kac         Kostanjevec   METKA (0.8/8)     42 dg  4 mag 23  127.5 h   432
                   Ljubljana     ORION1 (0.8/8)    42 dg  4 mag 27  154.0 h   645
                   Kamnik        REZIKA (0.8/6)    55 dg  3 mag 13   55.9 h   541
                                 STEFKA (0.8/3.8)  80 dg  3 mag 15   55.4 h   287
KOSDE Koschny     Noordwijkerh. LIC1 (1.4/50)     60 dg  6 mag  2    6.9 h   596
                                 TEC1 (1.4/12)     30 dg  4 mag 10   39.7 h   133
LUNRO Lunsford    Chula Vista   BOCAM (1.4/50)    60 dg  6 mag 20  107.3 h   870
MOLSI Molau       Seysdorf      AVIS2 (1.4/50)    60 dg  6 mag 19   84.9 h  1640
                                 MINCAM1 (0.8/6)   55 dg  3 mag 29  142.9 h   935
                   Ketzuer       REMO1 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 19  101.5 h   543
                                 REMO2 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 21  105.8 h   916
OCHPA Ochner      Albiano       ALBIANO (1.2/4.5) 68 dg  3 mag 28  148.6 h   647
SCHHA Schremmer   Niederkr.     DORAEMON (0.8/3.8)80 dg  3 mag 26  138.1 h   616
SLAST Slavec      Ljubljana     KAYAK1 (1.8/28)   50 dg  4 mag 14   49.0 h    92
STOEN Stomeo      Scorze        MIN38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 27  182.5 h  1953
                                 NOA38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 27  170.3 h  1252
                                 SCO38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 27  175.6 h  1899
STORO Stork       Ondrejov      OND1 (1.5/50)     55 dg  6 mag  3   21.2 h   625
STRJO Strunk      Herford       MINCAM2 (0.8/6)   55 dg  3 mag 28  121.8 h   543
                                 MINCAM3 (0.8/8)   42 dg  4 mag 23  108.2 h   504
                                 MINCAM5 (0.8/6)   55 dg  3 mag 25  131.9 h   857
TEPIS Tepliczky   Budapest      HUMOB (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag  9   54.2 h   323
YRJIL Yrjola      Kuusankoski   FINEXCAM (0.8/6)  55 dg  3 mag 23   86.8 h   503
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overall                                                        31 4195.7 h 28577


2. Observing Times (h)
======================

Aug    01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENOR   -    -    -    -    -    -    -   1.2  1.0  2.5  3.2  5.5  2.0  2.0  3.5
BRIBE  4.3  3.7  7.4  6.4  6.6  6.0   -    -   0.3   -   2.3  3.5  1.5  7.0  7.7
CASFL   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   3.3  6.1  7.1  1.3   -    -
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   0.2  2.4  6.9  6.4  0.7   -    -
CRIST  6.8  0.3  7.0  7.5  7.5  7.6  3.5  7.7  7.6  1.1  7.8  7.6  8.0  8.0  8.1
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
ELTMA  6.9  7.0   -   7.0  7.1  5.0  5.7  3.4  7.2  3.4  7.5  7.4   -   7.8  8.0
GONRU  8.0  7.5  7.9   -   4.8  2.8   -    -    -   8.3  8.3  8.2  7.8  7.8  8.4
        5.8  6.4  5.6   -   3.1  1.0   -    -    -   8.3  8.3  8.2  7.8  7.8  8.2
GOVMI  7.3   -    -    -   7.8  7.0  6.8   -   5.0   -   6.0  4.0   -   7.1  7.0
HERCA  6.3  3.4  3.5  0.8   -    -    -   4.8   -    -    -    -    -    -    -
         -   5.3  5.9  0.8   -    -    -   6.8   -    -    -    -    -    -    -
HINWO  4.8   -    -    -   5.0  6.6  5.0   -   5.4   -    -   5.6   -   5.1  3.5
IGAAN  7.0  4.8  3.8   -   3.5  8.0  7.7  7.7  3.5   -   7.0  7.2  5.0  4.0   -
JOBKL   -   4.6  5.8  3.9  5.2  3.6   -   6.2  6.2   -   6.3  4.1  6.5  6.5  6.7
KACJA  7.4  6.6   -    -   2.8  4.0  3.7  2.4   -    -    -   7.3   -   6.9  7.2
        4.4  6.3   -   2.6  7.6  7.6  7.7  2.7  6.6   -   6.3  2.4   -   6.5  8.0
         -   4.4   -    -   4.4  4.3   -    -    -    -   5.7   -    -    -    -
         -    -    -    -   6.6  4.6   -   1.1   -    -   5.7   -    -    -   7.7
KOSDE   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   4.1  2.8   -    -    -
         -   2.8  4.9   -   5.1  3.4   -   4.6  5.8   -   3.2   -    -    -    -
LUNRO  4.0  1.9  2.0   -    -   7.3   -   8.4  3.1   -    -   4.0   -    -    -
MOLSI  4.4  4.7   -   4.6  1.0   -    -   1.4   -    -   1.1  0.1   -   4.6  5.8
        2.6  6.0   -   3.3  6.2  6.3  6.6  1.4  4.4  2.2  1.0  4.9  0.3  5.7  7.8
        6.2   -   6.3   -   6.3  6.4  4.4  5.1  4.6   -   1.8  3.5  7.0  5.7  7.1
        4.6   -   6.3  6.3  6.3  6.4  4.4  6.6  4.6  0.3  1.8  3.4  7.1  6.6  7.1
OCHPA  8.1  2.5   -   8.2  8.2  1.6  1.6  0.6  1.7  3.9  8.2  7.5  2.1  4.9  1.2
SCHHA  0.9  4.0  6.7  6.4  5.9  7.1   -   3.0   -    -   5.6  1.6   -   8.1  5.2
SLAST  2.0   -    -    -    -    -    -    -   1.7   -   3.2   -    -    -   7.3
STOEN  7.2  7.2   -   6.5  5.8  5.3  1.5  2.2  7.6  4.5  7.6  7.4   -   7.3  7.9
        7.2  7.2   -   7.3  5.8  5.0  0.5  1.2  7.6  4.0  7.7  7.4   -   7.4  7.9
        7.2  7.2   -   7.3  5.2  5.4  0.5  1.6  7.1  5.1  7.6  7.3   -   7.3  7.9
STORO   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
STRJO  2.3   -   1.0  3.3  6.1  4.1  2.8   -   0.5   -   1.0  3.3  6.6  4.4  6.8
         -    -   5.7  4.9  6.0  5.7  2.3   -    -    -    -   3.4  5.5  4.2  5.8
        4.9   -   5.6  5.8  4.9  3.7  3.3   -    -    -   1.7  2.7  5.7  5.1  6.1
TEPIS  3.2   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   4.4   -    -    -    -
YRJIL   -    -    -    -   3.1  2.1  2.7  1.7  3.9  3.9  4.2  1.0  4.5  4.1  4.8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sum  133.8103.8 85.4 92.9147.9137.9 70.7 81.8 95.6 53.2151.6144.8 79.4151.9172.7

Aug    16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30
31
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
-----
BENOR  2.0  1.0  1.0   -    -    -   0.8   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
BRIBE  6.4  8.3  8.4  6.3  0.3  4.5  7.5  7.7  2.4  4.8  8.9  4.8  6.1  6.3  9.2
8.2
CASFL   -   7.0  5.1  6.1   -   6.3  5.2   -   5.9  5.5  4.0  8.3  7.6   -   6.8
8.8
         -   7.2  5.4  5.1   -   6.3  3.8  2.9  8.4  3.7  3.2  8.3  5.6   -   8.8
7.3
CRIST  8.1  8.2  8.2  7.3  7.2  6.8  3.2  7.4  6.4  6.0  8.6  8.7  4.0  6.3  8.0
8.8
         -    -   8.3  6.2  7.3  8.4  2.9  8.5  7.1  6.5  8.7  8.7  7.7  6.1  8.9
8.9
ELTMA  6.6  7.9   -   7.8  8.2  6.3  3.0  4.2  7.3  7.3  4.9  7.8   -    -   7.4
8.6
GONRU  7.5  8.6  8.5  7.1  8.5  8.6  7.1  5.7  4.7  8.8  4.8  3.1  9.0  8.9  9.0
7.4
        7.4  8.6  8.6  6.2  8.5  8.8   -   6.7  4.7  8.8   -   1.8  9.0  8.9  9.0
4.0
GOVMI  8.4  7.2  7.2  4.5  7.3  5.1  1.9  4.8  8.8  8.9  6.9  6.4  2.4   -   7.5
8.7
HERCA   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   1.4  5.8  3.5
3.1
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   2.4  6.8  5.5
2.9
HINWO  4.9   -   6.4  5.9  7.5  3.4   -   7.7  7.8   -   4.7  6.9   -   5.6  8.2
8.2
IGAAN   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   8.3  8.5  7.8  5.7  7.5   -   6.2
9.2
JOBKL  5.3  6.8  6.8  6.9  4.5  6.2  7.2  7.2   -   7.3  5.0  4.0   -    -    -
7.0
KACJA  6.3  7.4  8.3  4.4  8.5  2.3   -   3.0  6.5  6.6  5.5  3.1  5.8   -   5.8
5.7
        6.1  6.1  8.2  3.5  5.7  2.6  2.7  7.5  7.5  7.5  4.6  6.6  1.0   -   7.8
7.9
        7.9   -   7.9  6.2  2.7  3.2  2.3   -    -    -   5.3  0.9  0.7   -    -
-
        4.6   -   4.4  4.3  3.0  1.7  0.9  5.1   -    -   3.9  0.9  0.9   -    -
-
KOSDE   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   2.0   -    -    -   3.0
4.9
LUNRO   -   1.8  1.6   -   1.7  6.9   -   1.2  8.1  9.0  8.9  7.4  9.2  6.4  6.4
8.0
MOLSI  2.8   -   5.9  6.0  4.0   -    -    -   6.3   -    -   7.8  0.9  7.7  7.8
8.0
        5.9  4.2  6.0  5.5  8.1  0.8  1.7  8.3  8.4  2.4  0.2  6.5   -   8.7  8.7
8.8
        5.2  3.8  7.4  7.5  4.9  2.1  6.2   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
        5.7  4.8  6.9  7.5  3.2  1.5  4.4   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
OCHPA  4.0  6.2  6.8  6.7  6.0  7.1  4.6   -   8.2  7.2  3.3   -   8.4  1.7  8.5
9.6
SCHHA  6.6  7.6  8.4  7.6   -   3.7  6.8  6.0  0.2  7.3  6.4  1.3  1.5  5.6  6.6
8.0
SLAST  2.9  3.3  5.3   -   4.6   -    -   2.5  3.6  2.1  2.1   -    -    -   5.2
3.2
STOEN  6.0  8.0  7.9  8.1  7.2  8.3  5.2  4.8  8.4  7.5   -   8.6  6.9   -   8.8
8.8
        5.0  8.1  7.9  8.2  6.2  7.2  4.2  2.7  7.4  6.4   -   6.1  7.1   -   8.8
8.8
        5.0  8.0  7.8  8.1  8.2  7.2  4.1  5.5  8.4  6.4   -   5.6  7.0   -   8.8
8.8
STORO   -    -   7.3  6.9  7.0   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
STRJO  3.6  6.9  4.7  7.0  0.7  5.0  6.8  6.7  2.8  2.0  6.7  5.7  3.9  4.8  6.0
6.3
        4.4  5.8  6.8  6.9   -   2.2  3.5  6.2  3.5   -   4.3  3.9  4.8  4.0  5.7
2.7
        5.6  5.2  6.7  5.4   -   5.2  5.4  6.2  5.3   -   6.8  7.0  5.2  5.2  7.2
6.0
TEPIS  8.3  6.7  4.9  8.1  8.0   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   6.6
4.0
YRJIL  4.9  5.1   -   5.4  5.3  3.6  5.7   -   3.5  1.7   -   3.4  0.3   -   6.6
5.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
-----
Sum  157.4169.8205.0192.7154.3141.3107.1128.5159.9142.2127.5149.3126.3
98.8216.3215.9


3. Results (Meteors)
====================

Aug   01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENOR   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    1    1    4   10   34    5    3    5
BRIBE  23   24   33   41   37   41    -    -    1    -   22   42   15   50   54
CASFL   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   14   49  115   10    -    -
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    1   14   40   76    6    -    -
CRIST  52    1   70   81   81   78   19   57   73    2  159  323  100   82   68
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
ELTMA  27   26    -   51   36   23   19    9   43   15  123  205    -   66   42
GONRU  51   42   63    -   28   12    -    -    -   67  109  177   66   64   60
        16   20   25    -   11    3    -    -    -   56   68  170   55   33   32
GOVMI  39    -    -    -   26   42   33    -   36    -   48    -    -   58   64
HERCA  15   12    8    3    -    -    -    9    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
         -   11   21    3    -    -    -    7    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
HINWO  31    -    -    -   19   31   20    -   15    -    -   71    -   34   21
IGAAN  38   20   16    -   10   45   56   69   21    -   45  118   19   19    -
JOBKL   -   63   61   31   43   17    -   61   75    -   99  102   82   77   82
KACJA  15   23    -    -    7    5   10    8    -    -    -   98    -   28   35
        23   26    -   10   26   25   38    7   31    -   65   27    -   28   32
         -   61    -    -   54   37    -    -    -    -  108    -    -    -    -
         -    -    -    -   32   37    -    2    -    -   77    -    -    -   47
KOSDE   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -  206  390    -    -    -
         -    7   19    -   13   11    -   12   26    -   14    -    -    -    -
LUNRO 116   58   61    -    -   30    -   40    9    -    -  176    -    -    -
MOLSI  94   91    -   60   13    -    -    7    -    -    9    3    -   86  153
        35   39    -   24   44   42   56    6   33   13    3  111    2   53   60
        33    -   33    -   43   33   15   29    9    -    8   46   53   36   51
        43    -   44   51   35   39   21   45   16    1   13   77   91   57   84
OCHPA  30   17    -   54   40    5    2    1    8   15   70   88    7   20    3
SCHHA   2   18   32   34   32   48    -   22    -    -   65   10    -   43   31
SLAST   2    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    2    -    6    -    -    -   15
STOEN  81   71    -   88   57   44    3    7   58   18  149  359    -  139   82
        51   40    -   68   28   27    1    4   56   22  113  268    -   87   53
        64   59    -   94   58   37    1   10   75   39  188  373    -  119   76
STORO   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
STRJO   5    -    7   20   27   21   11    -    1    -    5   52   44   16   27
         -    -   30   20   30   31   10    -    -    -    -   39   50   19   33
        29    -   27   45   27   30    9    -    -    -   10   72   66   37   48
TEPIS  36    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   63   50    -    -    -
YRJIL   -    -    -    -   18   16   22    9   36   27   35    3   31   31   33
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sum   951  729  550  778  875  810  346  422  626  307 1979 3722  702 1285 1291

Aug   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30  
31
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
-----
BENOR   3    1    2    -    -    -    3    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
BRIBE  34   51   44   42    2   27   46   51   10   19   54   24   20   28   36
40
CASFL   -   29   13   19    -   18   15    -   23   12    8   20   21    -   20
28
         -   21   19   24    -   26    9    9   26   11    7   25   16    -   33
24
CRIST  52   65   53   42   47   34   12   35   33   17   30   44   12   32   54
54
         -    -   37   26   26   32   13   28   33   14   31   29   22   12   31
30
ELTMA  25   43    -   33   31   24    9   23   28   25   16   21    -    -   29
43
GONRU  43   39   68   30   58   46   30   31   34   50   11    8   52   48   50
31
        25   28   22   22   28   23    -   18   12   27    -    4   24   23   28
8
GOVMI  58   33   44   11   37   30    4   22   58   49   36   28    9    -   39
40
HERCA   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    3   14    5
5
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    6   16   20
7
HINWO  36    -   48   37   33   10    -   40   48    -   17   27    -   31   46
53
IGAAN   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   42   31   37   20   32    -   26
44
JOBKL  30   86  104   84   39   60   75   98    -   77   38   33    -    -    -
82
KACJA  15   20   24   10   16    4    -    7   27   16   17   10    9    -   19
9
        21   18   24    7   13    6    6   29   41   38   17   21    3    -   32
31
        67    -   49   53   36   16   12    -    -    -   39    7    2    -    -
-
        18    -   13   15    9    4    2   17    -    -    8    3    3    -    -
-
KOSDE   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   11    -    -    -    6
14
LUNRO   -    6    5    -    3   33    -    5   48   38   49   47   47   27   41
31
MOLSI  51    -  149  171   68    -    -    -  117    -    -  117    3  148  161 
139
        41   21   43   30   41    2    6   51   35    6    1   25    -   32   33
47
        21   19   34   38   15    8   19    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
        42   56   60   64   26    8   43    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
OCHPA  28   27   22   24   15   22   22    -   22   17   10    -   20    4   26
28
SCHHA  22   36   32   25    -    8   25   19    1   22   24    3    4   15   18
25
SLAST   5    6   11    -    4    -    -    6   10    3    2    -    -    -   14
6
STOEN  49   84   66   62   54   47   42   38   76   52    -   40   29    -   79
79
        22   50   38   34   31   20   19   21   44   22    -   19   20    -   44
50
        42   80   53   45   39   33   32   40   66   47    -   24   23    -   88
94
STORO   -    -  182  222  221    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
STRJO  10   29   24   30    2   20   24   30    8    6   23   21   14   15   22
29
        12   29   24   24    -   10   13   19   11    -   22   12   21   14   21
10
        17   27   41   40    -   34   31   35   25    -   40   25   23   33   46
40
TEPIS  23   28   22   36   35    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   22
8
YRJIL  33   29    -   31   22   28   20    -   15    6    -   18    1    -   22
17
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
----
Sum   845  961 1370 1331  951  633  532  672  893  605  548  675  439  492 1111
1146

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Javor,

Thank you for your nice pictures taken at the IMC in Porec, Croatia!

I too made some pictures at the IMC and you will find them here:

http://www.pbase.com/terkuile/imc2009

Best wishes to you all,

Casper.



Javor Kac wrote:
>
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> I posted some photos from the last week's International Meteor Conference
> that took place in Porec, Croatia to
> http://www.orion-drustvo.si/MBKTeam/meteors/imc2009.htm
> <http://www.orion-drustvo.si/MBKTeam/meteors/imc2009.htm>
>
> It was again a nice and enjoyable conference and it was great to meet
> many friends in meteor astronomy after a year.
>
> Clear skies!
> Javor Kac
> Editor-in-Chief
> WGN, Journal of the International Meteor Organization
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Hi guys,

Another possible yet highly uncertain and maybe hard to notice predicted
   activity from the 1102 trail (27 Rev.!), peaking on 18/11/2009 at
3:29 UT.

More as usual at:

http://www.imcce.fr/page.php?nav=en/ephemerides/phenomenes/meteor/DATABASE/Leoni\
ds/2009/index.php

Jeremie Vaubaillon




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Little selection of photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/pkim.visual/IMC2009PorecChorwacja#

Cheers,

Kamil
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Meteor activity in general increases in October when compared to September.
A major shower (the Orionids) is active most of the month along with several
minor showers. Both branches of the Taurids become more active as the month
progresses, providing slow, graceful meteors to the nighttime scene. The
Orionids are the big story of the month reaching maximum activity on the
22nd. This display can be seen equally well from both hemispheres which
definitely helps out observers located in the sporadic-poor southern
hemisphere this time of year.

During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday October 18th. At
this time the moon lies near the sun and is invisible at night. Later in the
period the waxing crescent moon will enter the evening sky but will not
interfere with meteor observing. The estimated total hourly rates for
evening
observers this week is near five as seen from the northern hemisphere and
two from the southern hemisphere. For morning observers the estimated total
hourly rates should be near twenty five from the northern hemisphere and
fifteen as seen from the southern hemisphere. The actual rates will also
depend on factors such as personal light and motion perception, local
weather conditions, alertness and experience in watching meteor activity.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning October 17/18. These positions do not change greatly
day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period.
Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will
provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may
find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere
or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any
time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best
seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south
along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that
meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot
outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that
the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow
you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a
shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity
is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions
below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension
(celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west
therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further
down the list rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week.

A new radiant has been discovered in Ursa Minor which is active during this
period. The October Ursa Minorids (OUI) are active from October 16-28, with
maximum occurring on the 24th. The current radiant position lies at 18:40
(280) +76. This position lies in northern Draco near the faint star 50
Draconis. The radiant is best placed just as soon as it becomes dark, when
it lies highest in a dark sky. Meteors from the October Ursa Minorids strike
the atmosphere at 28km/sec., which would produce meteors of slow velocity.
Expected rates would be less than one per hour, as seen from the northern
hemisphere. Activity from this shower is not visible in the southern
hemisphere due to the high northerly location of the radiant.

A recent study of video radiants by Sirko Molau has revealed that activity
from the Northern Taurids (NTA) does not begin until October 19th. This is
nearly one month after pervious dates. Maximum activity does not occur until
November 13th so current rates will be low, lower than its southern
counterpart until late in the month. The radiant position lies at 02:32
(038) +19, which lies in central Aries, six degrees southeast of the second
magnitude star Hamal (Alpha Arietis). The radiant is best placed near 0130
LDT, when it lies highest above the horizon. Meteors from the Northern
Taurids strike the atmosphere at 29km/sec., which would produce meteors of
slow velocity. Expected rates would be less than one per hour, no matter
your location.

The center of the large Southern Taurid (STA) radiant lies at 02:34 (038)
+10. This position lies on the Aries/Cetus border, three degrees west of the
fourth magnitude star Upsilon Ceti. Since the radiant is so large, any
meteor from eastern Pisces, northern Cetus, or southern Aries could be a
candidate for this shower. The radiant is best placed near the meridian at
0130 LDT, but activity may be seen all night long. Striking the atmosphere
at 29 km/sec., the average Southern Taurid meteor travels slowly through the
skies. Rates should be near three per hour no matter your location.

A new radiant has been discovered in Aries which is active during this
period. The Sigma Arietids (SSA) are active from October 12-19, with maximum
occurring on the 19th. The current radiant position lies at 03:26 (051) +22,
which lies on the Aries/Taurus border, lying directly between the Pleiades
star cluster and the fourth magnitude star Delta Arietis. The radiant is
best placed near 0230 LDT, when it lies highest above the horizon. Meteors
from the Sigma Arietids strike the atmosphere at 45km/sec., which would
produce meteors of average velocity. Expected rates would be less than one
per hour, no matter your location.

The Orionids (ORI) are predicted to peak on Thursday morning October 22nd.
This is a broad maximum so activity on the 21st and 23nd should also be
good. The radiant is currently located at 06:12 (93) +15. This position lies
in northwestern Orion one degree north of the fourth magnitude star Xi
Orionis. The radiant rises near 2300 LDT and is best placed on the meridian
near 0530 LDT. With maximum activity predicted for October 22, current rates
for all locations would be near five per hour as seen after midnight. At
66km/sec., the average Orionid is swift.

The Epsilon Geminids (EGE) are active from October 16th through the 27th.
Maximum activity occurs on the 19th. The radiant is currently located at
06:44 (101) +28. This position lies in northwestern Gemini, three degrees
northwest of the third magnitude star Epsilon Geminorum. This position is
also close to the Orionid radiant. Care must taken for correct shower
association. The Orionids will be far more numerous. Current rates are most
likely less than one per hour. The radiant is best placed near 0600 LDT,
when it lies highest above the horizon. At 70km/sec., the average Epsilon
Geminid is swift.

Activity from Ursa Major this time of year has been known for several years
now. Recent studies by Sirko Molau has provided more precise data on this
activity. The October Ursa Majorids (OCU) are active from October 12-19,
with maximum occurring on the 15th. The current radiant position lies at
09:58 (149) +63, which lies in western Ursa Major, four degrees north of the
third magnitude star Nu Ursae Majoris. The radiant is best placed during the
last dark hour before the start of morning twilight, when it highest above
the horizon in a dark sky. Meteors from the October Ursa Majorids strike the
atmosphere at 53km/sec., which would produce meteors of medium-swift
velocity. Expected rates would be less than one per hour, no matter your
location. This activity is not visible from the southern hemisphere due to
the high northerly declination of the radiant.

The Leonis Minorids (LMI) are active from October 16-27 with maximum
activity occurring on October 23rd. ZHR's are usually low but the radiant is
far removed from the Orionids and Epsilon Geminids so that any possible
shower members should be easily identified. Hourly rates would be less than
one this week. This radiant is currently located at 10:21 (155) +37, which
places it in northeastern Leo Minor, very close to the fourth magnitude star
Beta Leonis Minoris. The radiant is best placed just before dawn when it
lies highest in a dark sky. This shower is better situated for observers
situated in the northern hemisphere where the radiant rises far higher into
the sky before the start of morning twilight. At 60km/sec., the average
Leonis Minorid is swift.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see
approximately fifteen Sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before
dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near four
per hour. As seen from the mid-southern hemisphere (45S), morning rates
would be near four per hour as seen from rural observing sites and one per
hour during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would
see activity between the listed figures.

The table below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this
week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning.

October Ursa Minorids (OUI)  - 18:40 (280) +76 Velocity - 28km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Northern Taurids (NTA)   - 02:32 (038) +19  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 02:34 (038) +10  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 3 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 3 per hr.

Sigma Arietids (SSA) - 03:26 (051) +22   Velocity - 45km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Orionids (ORI)  - 06:12 (93) +15   Velocity - 67km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 5 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 5 per hr.

Epsilon Geminids (EGE)  - 06:44 (101) +28   Velocity - 70km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

October Ursa Majorids (OCU)  - 09:58 (149) +63   Velocity - 53km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Leonis Minorids (LMI)  - 10:21 (155) +37   Velocity - 60km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

Meteor friends,

You may have noticed that the speed of the IMO website can be slow at times
(or even yield the error: "MySQL too many connections"). We are preparing to
switch the website to a better hosting company in the next few weeks. In
meanwhile, there is a fast mirror for the Orionids ZHR graph available here:


http://www.arm.ac.uk/~gba/imo/orionids2009/

When reporting a visual observation, please make sure you get a confirmation
message, which is displayed in your browser after submitting the form and
additionally sent to you via e-mail. If you encounter an error message in
big red letters ("MySQL too many connections"), please submit the form
again.

Thanks!
Geert


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Meteor activity in general increases in October when compared to September.
A major shower (the Orionids) is active most of the month along with several
minor showers. Both branches of the Taurids become more active as the month
progresses, providing slow, graceful meteors to the nighttime scene. The
Orionids are the big story of the month reaching maximum activity on the
22nd. This display can be seen equally well from both hemispheres which
definitely helps out observers located in the sporadic-poor southern
hemisphere this time of year.

During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday
October 26th. On that date the moon lies ninety degrees east of the sun and
sets near 0100 local daylight time (LDT), depending on your location. As the
week progresses the waxing gibbous moon sets later in the morning, lessening
the window of opportunity to view meteor activity in a dark sky. The
estimated total hourly rates for evening observers this week is near five as
seen from the northern hemisphere and two from the southern hemisphere. For
morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near twenty
five from the northern hemisphere and fifteen as seen from the southern
hemisphere. The actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal
light and motion perception, local weather conditions, alertness and
experience in watching meteor activity. Evening rates are reduced by
moonlight.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning October 24/25. These positions do not change greatly
day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period.
Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will
provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may
find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere
or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any
time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best
seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south
along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that
meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot
outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that
the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow
you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a
shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity
is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions
below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension
(celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west
therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further
down the list rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week.

A new radiant has been discovered in Ursa Minor which is active during this
period. The October Ursa Minorids (OUI) are active from October 16-28, with
maximum occurring on the 24th. The current radiant position lies at 18:09
(272) +74. This position lies in eastern Draco near the faint star Chi
Draconis. The radiant is best placed just as soon as it becomes dark, when
it lies highest in a dark sky. Meteors from the October Ursa Minorids strike
the atmosphere at 28km/sec., which would produce meteors of slow velocity.
Expected rates would be less than one per hour, as seen from the northern
hemisphere. Activity from this shower is not visible in the southern
hemisphere due to the high northerly location of the radiant.

The Northern Taurids (NTA) are active from a large radiant centered at 02:52
(043) +20, which lies in central Aries, five degrees west of the fourth
magnitude star Delta Arietis. The radiant is best placed near 0200 LDT, when
it lies highest above the horizon. Meteors from the Northern Taurids strike
the atmosphere at 29km/sec., which would produce meteors of slow velocity.
Expected rates would be near one per hour, no matter your location.

The center of the large Southern Taurid (STA) radiant lies at 02:58 (044)
+11. This position lies on the Aries/Cetus border, three degrees east of the
fourth magnitude star Mu Ceti. The radiant is best placed near the meridian
at 0200 LDT, but activity may be seen all night long. Striking the
atmosphere at 29 km/sec., the average Southern Taurid meteor travels slowly
through the skies. Rates should be near two per hour no matter your
location.

A new radiant has been discovered in Taurus which is active during this
period. The Eta Taurids (ETT) are active from October 25 through November 3,
with maximum occurring on the 25th. The current radiant position lies at
03:42 (056) +24, which lies in western Taurus in the area of sky occupied by
the famous Pleiades star cluster. The radiant is best placed near 0300 LDT,
when it lies highest above the horizon. Meteors from the Eta Taurids strike
the atmosphere at 47km/sec., which would produce meteors of average
velocity. Expected rates would be less than one per hour, no matter your
location.

The Orionids (ORI) reached maximum activity on the nights of October 21 and
22. Rates are now falling and will do so until the last Orionids are seen
near November 14. The radiant is currently located at 06:34 (98) +16. This
position lies in western Gemini very close to the second magnitude star
Alhena (Gamma Geminorum). The radiant is best placed near 0530 LDT, when it
lies highest above the horizon. Current rates would be near five per hour.
At 66km/sec., the average Orionid is swift.

The Epsilon Geminids (EGE) are active from October 16th through the 27th.
Maximum activity occurred on the 19th. The radiant is currently located at
07:09 (107) +27. This position lies in central Gemini, three degrees south
of the fourth magnitude star Tau Geminorum. This position is also close to
the Orionid radiant so care must taken for correct shower association,
especially since they have similar velocities. The Orionids will be more
numerous. Current rates are most likely less than one per hour. The radiant
is best placed near 0600 LDT, when it lies highest above the horizon. At
70km/sec., the average Epsilon Geminid is swift.

Recent studies by Sirko Molau has revealed a radiant in Cancer that is
active this time of year. The Beta Cancrids (BCN) are active from October 25
through November 3, with maximum occurring on the 27th. The current radiant
position lies at 07:16 (109) -09, which lies in southwestern Canis Minor,
seven degrees southwest of the brilliant zero magnitude star Procyon (Alpha
Canis Minoris. The radiant is best placed near 0600 LDT, when it lies
highest above the horizon.Meteors from the Beta Cancrids strike the
atmosphere at 65km/sec., which would produce meteors of swift velocity.
Expected rates would be less than one per hour, no matter your location.

The Leonis Minorids (LMI) are active from October 16-27 with maximum
activity occurring on October 23rd. ZHR's are usually low but the radiant is
far removed from the Orionids and Epsilon Geminids so that any possible
shower members should be easily identified. Hourly rates should be near one
this weekend. This radiant is currently located at 10:52 (163) +36, which
places it in northeastern Leo Minor, just northwest of the fourth magnitude
star 46 Leonis Minoris. The radiant is best placed just before dawn when it
lies highest in a dark sky. This shower is better situated for observers
situated in the northern hemisphere where the radiant rises far higher into
the sky before the start of morning twilight. At 60km/sec., the average
Leonis Minorid is swift.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see
approximately sixteen Sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before
dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near three
per hour. As seen from the mid-southern hemisphere (45S), morning rates
would be near five per hour as seen from rural observing sites and one per
hour during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would
see activity between the listed figures. Moonlight reduces evening rates
this week.

The table below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this
week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning.

October Ursa Minorids (OUI)  - 18:09 (272) +74 Velocity - 28km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 1 per hr.

Northern Taurids (NTA)   - 02:52 (043) +20  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 02:58 (044) +11  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 2 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 2 per hr.

Eta Taurids (ETT) - 03:42 (056) +24   Velocity - 47km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Orionids (ORI)  - 06:34 (098) +16   Velocity - 67km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 5 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 5 per hr.

Epsilon Geminids (EGE)  - 06:44 (101) +28   Velocity - 70km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Beta Cancrids (BCN)  - 07:16 (109) -09   Velocity - 65km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Leonis Minorids (LMI)  - 10:52 (163) +36   Velocity - 60km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

The weekend move of the website to a new server has been accomplished
and I have updated the meteor summaries on the North American Meteor
Network website at:

http://www.namnmeteors.org/observationsOct09.html

to include reports from the following observers:

Salvador Aguirre, Mexico
Michael Boschat, Canada
Tibor Csorgei, Slovakia
Mark Davis, United States
Dave Hostetter, United States
Javor Kac, Slovenia
Mike Linnolt, United States
Pierre Martin, Canada
Paul Martsching, United States
Koen Miskotte, Netherlands
Wesley Stone, United States
Richard Taibi, United States
William Watson, United States
Kim Youmans, United States

These observers have reported over 50 hours of observations and more
than 1100 meteors:

ANT: Antihelion Source             2
DAU: Delta Aurigids                6
EGE: Epsilon Geminids             57
LMI: Leo Minorids                 17
NTA: Taurids, Northern            30
ORI: Orionids                    663
OUI: October Ursid Minorids        1
SLY: September Lyncids             1
SSA: Sigma Arietids                1
STA: Taurids, Southern            44

SPO: Sporadics                   321

Thanks to all of these observers for their efforts!

--
Mark Davis, South Carolina, USA
meteors@...
namn@...

North American Meteor Network
http://www.namnmeteors.org

As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in
November. While no major showers are active this month, the two Taurid
radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active. The addition of strong
sporadic rates make November one of the better months to view meteor
activity from north of the equator. Skies are fairly quiet as seen from the
southern hemisphere this month. Activity from the three showers mentioned
above may be seen from south of the equator, but the sporadic rates are much
lower than those seen in the northern hemisphere.


During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Monday November 2nd.
On that date the moon lies opposite the sun in the sky and remains above the
horizon most of the night. This weekend and the remainder of next week is
also spoiled by bright moonlight. Successful meteor observing is not
impossible during this time if you sky is clear and transparent. The number
of meteors seen will be diminished by the glare of the moon. The estimated
total hourly rates for evening observers this week is near two as seen from
the northern hemisphere and one from the southern hemisphere. For morning
observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near twelve from the
northern hemisphere and eight as seen from the southern hemisphere. The
actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal light and motion
perception, local weather conditions, alertness and experience in watching
meteor activity. Rates are reduced by intense moonlight during this period.


The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning October 31/November 1. These positions do not change
greatly day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire
period. Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums)
will provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you
may find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A
planisphere or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the
sky at any time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant
is best seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or
south along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered
that meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they
shoot outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view
so that the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will
allow you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it
is a shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor
activity is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The
positions below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right
ascension (celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located
further west therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those
listed further down the list rise later in the night.

The full descriptions of each active meteor shower will continue next week
when the moon becomes less of a nuisance to observers.


The table below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this
week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning but
may be used all week long.

Northern Taurids (NTA)   - 03:18 (050) +21  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 2 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 2 per hr.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 03:22 (050) +13  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 2 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 2 per hr.

Eta Taurids (ETT) - 04:07 (062) +24   Velocity - 47km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Orionids (ORI)  - 06:56 (104) +16   Velocity - 67km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 5 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 5 per hr.

Beta Cancrids (BCN)  - 07:38 (115) +00 65   Velocity - 65km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

WGN - Journal of the International Meteor Organization
Vol. 37, No. 5, October 2009, pp. 133-170

The new issue of this Journal is now in print. It will be posted
shortly; subscribers should receive it soon. Subscribers can also
access the Journal in PDF format immediately through the IMO's web site
<http://www.imo.net/imo/wgn>.

All WGN subscribers will receive this. Those who are also IMO Members
will receive the Administrative Booklet as well.

The Journal contents are below.

Editorial - Meteoric fun
   Javor Kac ........................................................ 133

Erratum: Back Cover of WGN 37:4
   The WGN Editorial Team ........................................... 133

From the Treasurer - IMO Membership/WGN Subscription Renewal
for 2010
   Marc Gyssens ..................................................... 133

IMC 2010 in Armagh
   David Asher on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee .......... 134

Call for Future IMCs
   Juergen Rendtel and Marc Gyssens ................................. 134

Matters arising from ``The Leonid meteor shower and the history
of the Semites''Letter - Matters arising from ``The Leonid meteor
shower and the history of the Semites''
   Alastair McBeath ................................................. 135

Emergent property
   Howard V. Hendrix ................................................ 138

Meteor Shower Records: A Reference Table of Observations from
Previous Centuries
   Masahiro Koseki .................................................. 139

The 2004 Perseid meteor shower - Polish Fireball Network double
station preliminary results
   P. Zoladek, M. Wisniewski, A. Olech, M. Krasnowski, M. Kwinta,
   K. Fietkiewicz, K. Zloczewski, K. Mularczyk, W. Jonderko,
   I. Spaleniak and L. Gruszka ...................................... 161

Results of the IMO Video Meteor Network - July 2009
   Sirko Molau and Javor Kac ........................................ 164

Results of the IMO Video Meteor Network - August 2009
   Sirko Molau and Javor Kac ........................................ 168


Those who do not subscribe to this Journal, but wish to, should see
the IMO's web site
http://www.imo.net
and follow the link to WGN. As well as subscribing to WGN, you can
apply to join IMO at the same time. We encourage you to do this.

Writing for WGN
---------------
This Journal welcomes papers submitted for publication. Papers could
include (but are not limited to) theoretical articles, shower
analyses, observing reports, and other meteor related articles.
All papers are reviewed for scientific content, and edited for English
and style. Instructions for authors can be found in WGN 31:4, 124-128,
and at <http://www.imo.net/articles/writingforwgn.pdf>.


Javor Kac
Editor-in-Chief
WGN, Journal of the International Meteor Organization
http://www.imo.net/imo/wgn

---------------------------------------------------------------
The International Project for Radio Meteor Observation 2009
              ==== Leonids 2009 Project ====
(http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/11_leo/2009leo.html)


Radio Meteor Observation is possible to monitor even if in bad
weather or at daytime. Besides, it becomes possible to monitor
without radiant elevation problem by using worldwide data.

This project will provide flash and live data. And, we will
analyze Leonid activity. A lot of radio meteor observers in
the world help and join.

In this year, it will be good Leonid condition to observe in
West-Asia and East-Europe. Members of this project in Japan
therefore have a plan to report the latest information using
web-site and mailing-lists.

I hope this contents is useful for you.


--------------------------
1. ABOUT THIS PROJECT

This project will provide FALSH and LIVE data. Of course,
everyone can see these web site.

------------------------
2. ABOUT 2009 LEONIDS PROJECT

Period :
  16th November 2009 - 21st November 2009

Contents:
  - The latest information about Leonid 2009 (FLASH LEONIDS 2009)
      --- The Index of "Activity Level"
  - Live! (Observed FFT-images : not analyzed)

Site:
  http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/11_leo/2009leo.html

Contact:
  Hiroshi OGAWA (The Nippon Meteor Society)
    leo-2009@...


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with best wishes
Hiroshi Ogawa

----------------------------------
Hiroshi Ogawa (The Nippon Meteor Society)
mailto:  h-ogawa@...
homepage:  http://www.amro-net.jp/

As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in
November. While no major showers are active this month, the two Taurid
radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active. The addition of strong
sporadic rates make November one of the better months to view meteor
activity from north of the equator. Skies are fairly quiet as seen from the
southern hemisphere this month. Activity from the three showers mentioned
above may be seen from south of the equator, but the sporadic rates are much
lower than those seen in the northern hemisphere.

During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday
November 9th. On that date the moon lies ninety degrees west of the sun and
rises near midnight local standard time (LST). While not the most favorable
conditions, successful meteor observations can be undertaken at this time if
one keeps the moon out of your field of view. Conditions improve with each
passing night this week as the moon wanes and rises later each morning. The
estimated total hourly rates for evening observers this week is near four as
seen from the northern hemisphere and two from the southern hemisphere. For
morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near fifteen
from the northern hemisphere and eight as seen from the southern hemisphere.
The actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal light and
motion perception, local weather conditions, alertness and experience in
watching meteor activity. Rates are reduced by moonlight during the morning
hours during this period.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning November 7/8. These positions do not change greatly day
to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period. Most
star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will provide
maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may find out
exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere or
computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any time
of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best seen
when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south along
the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that meteor
activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot outwards
from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that the
radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow you to
easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a shower
member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity is not
seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions below
are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension (celestial
longitude). The positions listed first are located further west therefore
are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further down the list
rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week:

Sirko Molau's studies of video radiants has revealed that activity from the
famous Andromedid shower, noted for intense storms during the 19th century,
may still be seen throughout November. The current position of the large
radiant is 01:27 (022) +27. This position lies in a spase area of
northeastern Pisces. The nearest bright star star is third magnitude Alpha
Trianguli, which lies five degrees to the northeast. Visual activity is
expected to be low, but detectable. The Andromedid radiant is best placed
near 2200 (10pm) LST when it lies on the meridian. At 20km/sec., the average
Andromedid will appear as a very slow moving meteor. Sirko mentions that
these meteors are "conspicuously slow and of almost constant activity"
during this period.

The Northern Taurids (NTA) are active from a large radiant centered at 03:42
(056) +22, which lies in western Taurus, three degrees southwest of the
famous naked eye star cluster known as the Pleiades. The radiant is best
placed near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the horizon, but activity
may be seen all night long. Meteors from the Northern Taurids strike the
atmosphere at 29km/sec., which would produce meteors of slow velocity.
Expected rates would be near three per hour as seen from the northern
hemisphere and two per hour as seen south of the equator.

The center of the large Southern Taurid (STA) radiant lies at 03:45 (056)
+14. This position lies in western Taurus, ten degrees south of the famous
naked eye star cluster known as the Pleiades. The radiant is best placed
near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the horizon, but activity may be
seen all night long. Striking the atmosphere at 29 km/sec., the average
Southern Taurid meteor travels slowly through the skies. Rates should be
near two per hour no matter your location.

The Orionids (ORI) reached maximum activity on the nights of October 21 and
22. Rates have fallen since then and will do so until the last Orionids are
seen near November 14. The radiant is currently located at 07:17 (109) +16.
This position lies in southern Gemini very close to the fourth magnitude
star Lambda Geminorum. The radiant is best placed near 0500 LST, when it
lies highest above the horizon. Current rates would be less than one per
hour. At 66km/sec., the average Orionid is swift.

The Leonids (LEO) are just now coming to life from a radiant located at
09:52 (148) +25. This position lies in western Leo, very close to the
position of the faint star 22 Leonis. Maximum activity is still more than a
week away so current rates would most likely be less than one per hour. At
70km/sec., the average Leonid is swift with a high percentage of trains. The
radiant is most favorably located during the last dark hour before the onset
of morning twilight.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see
approximately ten Sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before dawn
as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near three per
hour. As seen from the mid-southern hemisphere (45S), morning rates would be
near four per hour as seen from rural observing sites and one per hour
during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would see
activity between the listed figures. Sporadic rates seen during the morning
hours are reduced during this period due to moonlight.

The table below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this
week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning but
may be used all week long.

Andromedids (AND)   - 01:27 (022) +27 Velocity - 19km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Northern Taurids (NTA)   - 03:42 (056) +22   Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 2 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 3 per hr.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 03:45 (056) +14   Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 2 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 2 per hr.

Orionids (ORI)  - 07:17 (109) +16   Velocity - 67km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Leonids (LEO)  - 09:52 (148) +25   Velocity - 70km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

In the International Year of Astronomy 2009, due to tragical reasons, the 13rd
Astropoetry Show of the IMC and the Meteor Contemporary Poetry Project have been
replaced by a special web page around the IMC 2009, plus a mini-memorial for a
great supporter of Romanian meteor lovers, Steliana Gheorghe:
Astro-Meteor Poetry Show-Project
http://www.cosmopoetry.ro/astropoetrytoiya/astrometeorpoetryshowproject.html

Valentin Grigore

Results of the IMO Video Meteor Network - September 2009
========================================================

Before we concentrate on the September results, let's first have another
look back at the August data. Because of a storage quota at our ftp server,
a few data from STG38 got lost, and the observations of REMO1 and REMO2 were
incomplete when the last report was written. After these data were added,
we reached a total of more than 4,400 hours of effective observing time and
30,000 meteors.

September was a pleasant month as well, that presented many observing nights
to the observers. Around mid-September there was briefly rainy weather, but
before and thereafter we had clear skies at most observing sites. So more
than half of all cameras collected more that 100 hours of effective observing
time in 20 or more nights. We could not reach the August totals, but with
over 4,000 hours it was by far the second best month of the camera network.
The average number of meteors per hours was cut half compared to August.
Still, 15,000 meteors in total is the third best monthly result and naturally
far more than we ever recorded in a September.

By the end of the third quarter 2009 we have collected already as many
observing hours and meteors as in all of 2008, and we also passed the limit
of half a million meteors in the IMO Video Meteor Database.

There are several minor meteor showers in September - some of these
originating from the Perseus Auriga region (with the Aurigids and the
September epsilon-Perseids as most prominent representatives). The southern
Taurids are also noticeable. Still, we want to analyse two other shower in
more detail this month.

The Nu-Eridanids have the number 337 and a "working status" in the MDC list.
In our most recent analysis, we detected this shower between September 3
and 24 with overall 1,185 meteors. During the full activity interval it
showed an almost constant video rate of three to four with a minor peak on
September 7. The second shower, dubbed September iota-Cassiopeids, was newly
detected by us based on 278 shower members. It got number 416 on the MDC list
and showed also an almost constant video rate with a peak of nearly 1 on
September 11.

Could these two shower be detected in September 2009 as well? To answer this
question, the meteor shower assignment was first recomputed based on the
shower parameters obtained by us. Then, the number of shower meteors per
night was summed over all cameras, and divided by the number of Sporadics
to account for the variable observing time and conditions. Nights with less
than 200 sporadic meteors were omitted.

Between September 4 and 25, we recorded 611 NUE beside 7,849 sporadic meteors.
Between September 6 and 16 it was 80 SIC beside 2,707 Sporadics. Figure
http://www.imonet.org/reports/20090901.gif shows the ratio between NUE/SIC
and SPO per night. The profiles fit well to the results published in WGN,
given that we are talking about very weak showers here. The Nu-Eridanids
show an almost constant rate of nearly 10% of the sporadic counts. For
comparison: that's about the number of southern Taurids in end-September.
The September iota-Cassiopeids show a steep rise between September 6 and 8,
reaching 5% of the sporadic count at maximum. Thereafter, the activity
slowly falls until September 16.
Hence, both showers could be detected in the 2009 data set as well.


1. Observers
============

Code    Name        Place           Camera         FOV    LM Nights Time Meteors
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENOR Benitez-S.  Las Palmas    TIMES4 (1.4/50)   20 dg  3 mag  3   16.6 h    39
                                 TIMES5 (0.95/50)  10 dg  3 mag  9   38.0 h    60
BRIBE Brinkmann   Herne         HERMINE (0.8/6)   55 dg  3 mag 24  126.3 h   514
CASFL Castellani  Monte Baldo   BMH1 (0.8/6)      55 dg  3 mag 20   81.8 h   198
                                 BMH2 (0.8/6)      55 dg  3 mag 18   83.1 h   280
CRIST Crivello    Valbrevenna   C3P8 (0.8/3.8)    80 dg  3 mag 27  165.6 h   703
                                 STG38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 22  112.6 h   299
ELTMA Eltri       Venezia       MET38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 17  111.1 h   365
GONRU Goncalves   Tomar         TEMPLAR1 (0.8/6)  55 dg  3 mag 25  179.7 h   810
                                 TEMPLAR2 (0.8/6)  55 dg  3 mag 24  142.1 h   421
GOVMI Govedic     Sredisce      ORION2 (0.8/8)    42 dg  4 mag 22  138.5 h   485
HERCA Hergenroth. Tucson        SALSA (1.2/4)     80 dg  3 mag 27  122.4 h   202
                                 SALSA2 (1.2/4)    80 dg  3 mag 26  166.5 h   434
HINWO Hinz        Brannenburg   AKM2 (0.85/25)    32 dg  6 mag 18   87.5 h   287
IGAAN Igaz        Hodmezozovas. HUHOD (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 25  173.4 h   590
JOBKL Jobse       Oostkapelle   BETSY2 (1.2/85)   25 dg 11 mag 24   76.7 h   683
KACJA Kac         Kostanjevec   METKA (0.8/8)     42 dg 17 mag 23   82.7 h   176
                   Ljubljana     ORION1 (0.8/8)    42 dg 22 mag 27   84.5 h   241
                   Kamnik        REZIKA (0.8/6)    55 dg  2 mag 13    5.0 h     9
                                 STEFKA (0.8/3.8)  80 dg  3 mag 15   12.0 h    26
KOSDE Koschny     Noordwijkerh. TEC1 (1.4/12)     30 dg  4 mag 17   63.7 h   132
LUNRO Lunsford    Chula Vista   BOCAM (1.4/50)    60 dg  6 mag 23  139.3 h   564
MOLSI Molau       Seysdorf      AVIS2 (1.4/50)    60 dg  6 mag 21  136.9 h  1508
                                 MINCAM1 (0.8/8)   42 dg  4 mag 25  124.8 h   383
                   Ketzuer       REMO1 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 25  142.5 h   434
                                 REMO2 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 28  157.3 h   780
OCHPA Ochner      Albiano       ALBIANO (1.2/4.5) 68 dg  3 mag 22  115.4 h   341
SCHHA Schremmer   Niederkr.     DORAEMON (0.8/3.8)80 dg  3 mag 20  103.1 h   256
SLAST Slavec      Ljubljana     KAYAK1 (1.8/28)   50 dg  4 mag 16   58.1 h   112
STOEN Stomeo      Scorze        MIN38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 25  188.9 h   947
                                 NOA38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 25  155.6 h   565
                                 SCO38 (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 25  182.0 h   951
STRJO Strunk      Herford       MINCAM2 (0.8/6)   55 dg  3 mag 21   68.7 h   202
                                 MINCAM3 (0.8/8)   42 dg  4 mag 17   89.8 h   382
                                 MINCAM5 (0.8/6)   55 dg  3 mag 16   72.5 h   214
TEPIS Tepliczky   Budapest      HUMOB (0.8/3.8)   80 dg  3 mag 17  114.9 h   269
YRJIL Yrjola      Kuusankoski   FINEXCAM (0.8/6)  55 dg  3 mag 26  140.3 h   579
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overall                                                        30 4049.9 h 15441


2. Observing Times (h)
======================

Sep    01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENOR   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   5.7  4.3  6.0
BRIBE  6.3  1.9  1.1  0.3  2.3  1.1  7.5  9.8   -   5.6  0.9  5.8  3.8   -    -
CASFL  5.3  0.3   -   1.2   -   7.7  4.2   -    -   1.6  0.2  1.5   -   0.2   -
        5.4  2.4  1.8   -   9.1  7.2  6.0   -    -   3.8  1.4  2.0   -   0.2   -
CRIST  7.5  0.5  2.3  6.5  9.2  8.3  6.9  9.3  7.9  4.3  5.0  9.6  1.4  1.0   -
        8.3  5.0  1.9  7.1  6.1  6.2  9.3  8.4  9.4  6.3  7.4  8.5  3.3  1.8   -
ELTMA  7.6   -    -   8.7  7.0  7.8  6.7   -    -   8.2  2.3  8.3   -    -    -
GONRU  9.1  2.6  8.0  7.2  9.4  6.4  8.4  6.5   -   3.9  7.6   -   6.0  6.5  9.7
        4.4  0.9  5.0  4.7  6.4  7.9  7.0  5.5   -   1.4  5.7   -   4.8  5.5  7.8
GOVMI  7.3   -    -    -   7.8  7.0  6.8   -   5.0   -   6.0  4.0   -   7.1  7.0
HERCA  6.3  3.4  3.5  0.8   -    -    -   4.8   -    -    -    -    -    -    -
         -   5.3  5.9  0.8   -    -    -   6.8   -    -    -    -    -    -    -
HINWO  4.8   -    -    -   5.0  6.6  5.0   -   5.4   -    -   5.6   -   5.1  3.5
IGAAN  7.0  4.8  3.8   -   3.5  8.0  7.7  7.7  3.5   -   7.0  7.2  5.0  4.0   -
JOBKL   -   4.6  5.8  3.9  5.2  3.6   -   6.2  6.2   -   6.3  4.1  6.5  6.5  6.7
KACJA  7.4  6.6   -    -   2.8  4.0  3.7  2.4   -    -    -   7.3   -   6.9  7.2
        4.4  6.3   -   2.6  7.6  7.6  7.7  2.7  6.6   -   6.3  2.4   -   6.5  8.0
         -   4.4   -    -   4.4  4.3   -    -    -    -   5.7   -    -    -    -
         -    -    -    -   6.6  4.6   -   1.1   -    -   5.7   -    -    -   7.7
KOSDE   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   4.1  2.8   -    -    -
         -   2.8  4.9   -   5.1  3.4   -   4.6  5.8   -   3.2   -    -    -    -
LUNRO  4.0  1.9  2.0   -    -   7.3   -   8.4  3.1   -    -   4.0   -    -    -
MOLSI  4.4  4.7   -   4.6  1.0   -    -   1.4   -    -   1.1  0.1   -   4.6  5.8
        2.6  6.0   -   3.3  6.2  6.3  6.6  1.4  4.4  2.2  1.0  4.9  0.3  5.7  7.8
        6.2   -   6.3   -   6.3  6.4  4.4  5.1  4.6   -   1.8  3.5  7.0  5.7  7.1
        4.6   -   6.3  6.3  6.3  6.4  4.4  6.6  4.6  0.3  1.8  3.4  7.1  6.6  7.1
OCHPA  8.1  2.5   -   8.2  8.2  1.6  1.6  0.6  1.7  3.9  8.2  7.5  2.1  4.9  1.2
SCHHA  0.9  4.0  6.7  6.4  5.9  7.1   -   3.0   -    -   5.6  1.6   -   8.1  5.2
SLAST  2.0   -    -    -    -    -    -    -   1.7   -   3.2   -    -    -   7.3
STOEN  7.2  7.2   -   6.5  5.8  5.3  1.5  2.2  7.6  4.5  7.6  7.4   -   7.3  7.9
        7.2  7.2   -   7.3  5.8  5.0  0.5  1.2  7.6  4.0  7.7  7.4   -   7.4  7.9
        7.2  7.2   -   7.3  5.2  5.4  0.5  1.6  7.1  5.1  7.6  7.3   -   7.3  7.9
STORO   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
STRJO  2.3   -   1.0  3.3  6.1  4.1  2.8   -   0.5   -   1.0  3.3  6.6  4.4  6.8
         -    -   5.7  4.9  6.0  5.7  2.3   -    -    -    -   3.4  5.5  4.2  5.8
        4.9   -   5.6  5.8  4.9  3.7  3.3   -    -    -   1.7  2.7  5.7  5.1  6.1
TEPIS  3.2   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   4.4   -    -    -    -
YRJIL   -    -    -    -   3.1  2.1  2.7  1.7  3.9  3.9  4.2  1.0  4.5  4.1  4.8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sum  133.8103.8 85.4 92.9147.9137.9 70.7 81.8 95.6 53.2151.6144.8 79.4151.9172.7

Aug    16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30
31
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
-----
BENOR  2.0  1.0  1.0   -    -    -   0.8   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
BRIBE  6.4  8.3  8.4  6.3  0.3  4.5  7.5  7.7  2.4  4.8  8.9  4.8  6.1  6.3  9.2
8.2
CASFL   -   7.0  5.1  6.1   -   6.3  5.2   -   5.9  5.5  4.0  8.3  7.6   -   6.8
8.8
         -   7.2  5.4  5.1   -   6.3  3.8  2.9  8.4  3.7  3.2  8.3  5.6   -   8.8
7.3
CRIST  8.1  8.2  8.2  7.3  7.2  6.8  3.2  7.4  6.4  6.0  8.6  8.7  4.0  6.3  8.0
8.8
         -    -   8.3  6.2  7.3  8.4  2.9  8.5  7.1  6.5  8.7  8.7  7.7  6.1  8.9
8.9
ELTMA  6.6  7.9   -   7.8  8.2  6.3  3.0  4.2  7.3  7.3  4.9  7.8   -    -   7.4
8.6
GONRU  7.5  8.6  8.5  7.1  8.5  8.6  7.1  5.7  4.7  8.8  4.8  3.1  9.0  8.9  9.0
7.4
        7.4  8.6  8.6  6.2  8.5  8.8   -   6.7  4.7  8.8   -   1.8  9.0  8.9  9.0
4.0
GOVMI  8.4  7.2  7.2  4.5  7.3  5.1  1.9  4.8  8.8  8.9  6.9  6.4  2.4   -   7.5
8.7
HERCA   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   1.4  5.8  3.5
3.1
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   2.4  6.8  5.5
2.9
HINWO  4.9   -   6.4  5.9  7.5  3.4   -   7.7  7.8   -   4.7  6.9   -   5.6  8.2
8.2
IGAAN   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   8.3  8.5  7.8  5.7  7.5   -   6.2
9.2
JOBKL  5.3  6.8  6.8  6.9  4.5  6.2  7.2  7.2   -   7.3  5.0  4.0   -    -    -
7.0
KACJA  6.3  7.4  8.3  4.4  8.5  2.3   -   3.0  6.5  6.6  5.5  3.1  5.8   -   5.8
5.7
        6.1  6.1  8.2  3.5  5.7  2.6  2.7  7.5  7.5  7.5  4.6  6.6  1.0   -   7.8
7.9
        7.9   -   7.9  6.2  2.7  3.2  2.3   -    -    -   5.3  0.9  0.7   -    -
-
        4.6   -   4.4  4.3  3.0  1.7  0.9  5.1   -    -   3.9  0.9  0.9   -    -
-
KOSDE   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   2.0   -    -    -   3.0
4.9
LUNRO   -   1.8  1.6   -   1.7  6.9   -   1.2  8.1  9.0  8.9  7.4  9.2  6.4  6.4
8.0
MOLSI  2.8   -   5.9  6.0  4.0   -    -    -   6.3   -    -   7.8  0.9  7.7  7.8
8.0
        5.9  4.2  6.0  5.5  8.1  0.8  1.7  8.3  8.4  2.4  0.2  6.5   -   8.7  8.7
8.8
        5.2  3.8  7.4  7.5  4.9  2.1  6.2   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
        5.7  4.8  6.9  7.5  3.2  1.5  4.4   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
OCHPA  4.0  6.2  6.8  6.7  6.0  7.1  4.6   -   8.2  7.2  3.3   -   8.4  1.7  8.5
9.6
SCHHA  6.6  7.6  8.4  7.6   -   3.7  6.8  6.0  0.2  7.3  6.4  1.3  1.5  5.6  6.6
8.0
SLAST  2.9  3.3  5.3   -   4.6   -    -   2.5  3.6  2.1  2.1   -    -    -   5.2
3.2
STOEN  6.0  8.0  7.9  8.1  7.2  8.3  5.2  4.8  8.4  7.5   -   8.6  6.9   -   8.8
8.8
        5.0  8.1  7.9  8.2  6.2  7.2  4.2  2.7  7.4  6.4   -   6.1  7.1   -   8.8
8.8
        5.0  8.0  7.8  8.1  8.2  7.2  4.1  5.5  8.4  6.4   -   5.6  7.0   -   8.8
8.8
STORO   -    -   7.3  6.9  7.0   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
-
STRJO  3.6  6.9  4.7  7.0  0.7  5.0  6.8  6.7  2.8  2.0  6.7  5.7  3.9  4.8  6.0
6.3
        4.4  5.8  6.8  6.9   -   2.2  3.5  6.2  3.5   -   4.3  3.9  4.8  4.0  5.7
2.7
        5.6  5.2  6.7  5.4   -   5.2  5.4  6.2  5.3   -   6.8  7.0  5.2  5.2  7.2
6.0
TEPIS  8.3  6.7  4.9  8.1  8.0   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   6.6
4.0
YRJIL  4.9  5.1   -   5.4  5.3  3.6  5.7   -   3.5  1.7   -   3.4  0.3   -   6.6
5.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
-----
Sum  157.4169.8205.0192.7154.3141.3107.1128.5159.9142.2127.5149.3126.3
98.8216.3215.9


3. Results (Meteors)
====================

Sep    01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENOR   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   5.7  4.3  6.0
BRIBE  6.3  1.9  1.1  0.3  2.3  1.1  7.5  9.8   -   5.6  0.9  5.8  3.8   -    -
CASFL  5.3  0.3   -   1.2   -   7.7  4.2   -    -   1.6  0.2  1.5   -   0.2   -
CASFL  16    1    -    4    -   21   12    -    -    3    1    3    -    1    -
        20    3    5    -   31   26   20    -    -   14    5    6    -    1    -
CRIST  30    1    7   28   55   22   29   41   41   16   15   26    4    1    -
        24    7    2   20   26   21   29   28   23   14   19   13    6    3    -
ELTMA  28    -    -   38   27   25   23    -    -   35    4   26    -    -    -
GONRU  56    6   33   30   34   27   24   21    -    6   33    -   19   25   46
        27    4    9   19   32   24   16   10    -    1   11    -    8   11   25
GOVMI  41   24    -    -   23   41   39    3    -   14    -   25    -    -    6
HERCA   8    4    -    -    3    3    1    8    5    -    4    2    6   10   11
         3    2    -    -    -    -    7    8    5    6    9    4    4   13   31
HINWO   3    -    -    -    1   12    3   22   21    -    -    -    -    -   37
IGAAN  35   29    7    -   36   33   39    9   15    8   23   13    -   15   24
JOBKL   -    -    -    -    -    -    -   24    -   41    -   56    -    -    -
KACJA   9    9    -    -   16    -   10    1    -    8    -    -    -    -    -
        29    6    -    -   25   29   36    6    3    7    1   12    -    -    -
         -    6    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    3    -    -    -    -    -
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    2    -    -    -    -    -
KOSDE   -    -    -    -    -    5    5    -    -    7    2    4   14    -    -
LUNRO  26   27   27   12   16   12    5    4    3   26   12    -    -    -    -
MOLSI   -    -    -    -    -   35   61   89   45   32   42   74    4    -   24
         5    1    -    4   16   26   29   39   18   10    3   13    -    -    2
         -    -   10    8    5   12   22   20    4    4    3   18    -    -   10
         2    1   17    5   10   18   42   55   13   19   20   41    -    -   26
OCHPA  18    1    9    9   33   30   20    4   19   11    1   16    -    -    -
SCHHA  12    -    9    -   11    5   20   11    -   14    -   11    7    -    -
SLAST   4    -    -    -    7    5    6    -    -    1    -    -    -    -    -
STOEN  61    -   34   58   69   44   45   15   40   41    8   44    -    -    -
        36    -   20   23   43   29   31   18   30   25    6   33    -    -    -
        54    -   28   47   89   48   46   26   48   43    7   42    -    -    -
STRJO  12    5    -    1    4    2   23   14    -   17    -    2    1    1    -
        11   13    -    -   10    -   29   34    -   31    -   15    4    -    -
        12    5    -    -    8    -   26   24    -   22    -    2    -    -    -
TEPIS  27   24    -    -   17   16   24    -    -    -    -   13    -    -    8
YRJIL   1    -    -   33    9    -   19    1   15   34   26   13   38   45   30
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sum   642  184  222  340  669  576  768  555  348  543  258  555  130  134  289

Sep    16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BENOR   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -   12    -    -   19    8
         -    -    -    -    -    3    -    -    5    1    8    8    -    -   11
BRIBE  16   31   38    6   19   43   31    -   27   50   42   35    1    -    -
CASFL   -    8   17   18    4    9   18   16    6    -    -    -   15   22    3
         1   22    -    -    -    -   27   31    7    -    -    -   25   32    4
CRIST   6   26    1   30    -   41   58   41   56   20   32   30   40    6    -
         -    3    1    -    -    2    1    6    8   19   24    -    -    -    -
ELTMA   -    -    -    -    -    -   31   12   15   12   35   18   18   15    3
GONRU  19    -    -   49   55   46   56    4   57   51   46    4   44    -   19
        14    -    -   23   20   34   27    -   27   26   23   10   12    -    8
GOVMI   -    -    3    5   19   27   41   34   11   12   27   34   24   25    7
HERCA   9    9   10    6    9   11    9   11   14   10   10    9    4    9    7
        30   30   14   15   19   25   21   27   25   25   30   28   18   22   13
HINWO   -    -    -    1    8   23   17   28    -    2   39   10    1   20   39
IGAAN   6    -   25   31   23   34   27   28   24    -   46   19   18    -   23
JOBKL 108   95    -   38   25   83   70    -  103    -    -   40    -    -    -
KACJA   -    -    1    3   11   16    -   21    2   12   13   12   17   15    -
         -    2    -    8    3    6   16    9    3    2   15    8   12    3    -
         -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
         -    -    -    -    -    -   18    6    -    -    -    -    -    -    -
KOSDE  14    7   11    7   11    8    7    -    8   11    6    5    -    -    -
LUNRO  47   48    1    -    4   55   35    7   64   57   32   42    -    2    -
MOLSI   -    -    -   89   92   95   99   77  105   87  149  153   75   62   19
         -    -    1   15   23   22   18   15    8   13   35   29   14   16    8
        23   22   33   26    7   17   28    9   27   34   30   34    -   26    2
        40   35   63   53   14   23   50    7   57   36   55   51    1   25    1
OCHPA   -    -    -   18    8   12   19   14    2    -   10   25   23   39    -
SCHHA   -   16    7   10   14   27   13    -   26   13   21    8    -    -    1
SLAST   -    9    3    8    -   12   23    5    7    -    8    5    6    3    -
STOEN   -   18   17   51   38   32   54   46   35   22   71   40   46   16    2
         -    6    7   24   18   20   37   44   16   12   30   29   20    4    4
         -   17    9   39   30   33   66   60   20    8   68   46   51   18    8
STRJO   -   16   28    7    -   27   12    -    9    5    9    5    -    2    -
        32   23   38   25    -   37   28    -    -    6   26   20    -    -    -
        12    6   20   15    -   17   11    -    -    1   21   12    -    -    -
TEPIS   -    -    -   19   13   12   20   17    7   13   22    8    9    -    -
YRJIL  21   31    9   23   21    4    -   35   52   27   25    2   17   21   27
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sum   398  480  357  662  508  856  988  610  833  587 1020  779  511  422  217

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Dear Leonid friends,

The ZHR graph for the Leonids is now available at http://www.imo.net
(many thanks to Mikhail Maslov and Jakub Koukal for the first data points
:-))


*** IMPORTANT TIPS ***

Please remember to observe and report short intervals during the Leonids! As
a rule of thumb, try not to put more than 5 to 10 Leonids in a single
interval. In any case, avoid intervals longer than 10-15 minutes throughout
November 17. Even when Leonid activity appears poor due to low radiant
elevation or bad weather, you may be observing an outburst which requires
high-resolution data.
To submit a large number of intervals, the IMO electronic report form allows
you to customize the number of rows in the form. Alternatively, you may
submit your observation by submitting multiple forms (which is perhaps safer
in case your computer or connection may crash).

Also note that the intervals do not have to start at nice round times (e.g.,
2200-2210, 2210-2220 ...)  It is in fact far better to use random irregular
intervals (e.g., 2203-2213, 2213-2221 ...)   When all observers use the same
"clean-looking" rounded times, there is less overlap between intervals of
different observers and the resolution of the graph is effectively reduced !

Remember: accurate peak times and widths will result in even better
prediction models :-)

Clear skies and good luck !!
Geert


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in
November. While no major showers are active this month, the two Taurid
radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active. The addition of strong
sporadic rates make November one of the better months to view meteor
activity from north of the equator. Skies are fairly quiet as seen from the
southern hemisphere this month. Activity from the three showers mentioned
above may be seen from south of the equator, but the sporadic rates are much
lower than those seen in the northern hemisphere.

During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Monday November 16th.
On that date the moon lies close to the sun and is not visible at night. The
same circumstances exist for this weekend. As the week progresses the waxing
crescent moon will enter the evening sky but still set well before the
active morning hours arrive. The estimated total hourly rates for evening
observers this week is near five as seen from the northern hemisphere and
three from the southern hemisphere. For morning observers the estimated
total hourly rates should be near twenty-two from the northern hemisphere
and ten as seen from the southern hemisphere. The actual rates will also
depend on factors such as personal light and motion perception, local
weather conditions, alertness and experience in watching meteor activity.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning November 14/15. These positions do not change greatly
day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period.
Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will
provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may
find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere
or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any
time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best
seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south
along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that
meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot
outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that
the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow
you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a
shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity
is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions
below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension
(celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west
therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further
down the list rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week:

Sirko Molau's studies of video radiants has revealed that activity from the
famous Andromedid shower, noted for intense storms during the 19th century,
may still be seen throughout November. The current position of the large
radiant is 01:33 (023) +33. This position lies near the intersection of the
constellations of Pisces, Triangulum, and Andromeda. The nearest bright star
is second magnitude Mirach (Beta Andromedae), which lies four degrees to the
northwest. Visual activity is expected to be low, but detectable. The
Andromedid radiant is best placed near 2200 (10pm) local standard time (LST)
when it lies on the meridian. At 19km/sec., the average Andromedid will
appear as a very slow moving meteor. Sirko mentions that these meteors are
"conspicuously slow and of almost constant activity" during this period.

Another shower verified by video means are the Omicron Eridanids (OER). This
shower is active from November 13-20 with maximum activity occurring on the
14th. The radiant is currently located at 04:02 (060) -02. This position
lies in eastern Eridanus, fifteen degrees northwest of zero magnitude Rigel
(Beta Orionis) and eight degrees south of fourth magnitude star Nu Tauri.
The radiant is best placed near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the
horizon. Current rates would be less than one per hour. At 27km/sec., the
average Omicron Eridanid is slow.

The Northern Taurids (NTA) are active from a large radiant centered at 04:06
(061) +23, which lies in western Taurus, four degrees southeast of the
famous naked eye star cluster known as the Pleiades. The radiant is best
placed near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the horizon, but activity
may be seen all night long. Meteors from the Northern Taurids strike the
atmosphere at 29km/sec., which would produce meteors of slow velocity.
Expected rates would be near three per hour as seen from the northern
hemisphere and two per hour as seen south of the equator.

The center of the large Southern Taurid (STA) radiant lies at 04:09 (062)
+15. This position lies in western Taurus, five degrees southwest of the
first magnitude orange star Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri). The radiant is best
placed near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the horizon, but activity
may be seen all night long. Striking the atmosphere at 29 km/sec., the
average Southern Taurid meteor travels slowly through the skies. Rates
should be near one per hour no matter your location.

The November Orionids (NOO) were recently discovered by analyzing video
data. This shower is active from November 18 through December 9. Maximum
activity occurs on November 30. The radiant is currently (11/18) located at
05:32 (083) +16. This position lies on the Orion/Taurus border, six degrees
north of the third magnitude star Lambda Orionis. These meteors are also
best seen near 0300 LST when the radiant lies on the meridian and highest
above the horizon. At 44 km/sec. the November Orionids produce mostly medium
velocity meteors.

The Alpha Monocerotids (AMO) are active from November 15-25, with maximum
occurring on the 21st. This shower has produced outbursts in the past but
none are expected for many years to come. Rates are expected to be less than
one shower member per hour, even on the night of maximum activity. The
radiant is currently located at 07:28 (112) +02. This position lies in
central Canis Minor, only three degrees southwest of the zero magnitude star
Procyon (Alpha Canis Minoris). These meteors are also best seen near 0500
LST when the radiant lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. At 65
km/sec. the Alpha Monocerotids produce mostly swift meteors.

The Leonids (LEO) reach maximum activity on the morning of November 17th.
The Leonids possess a sharp peak of short duration. These peaks in activity
are caused by the Earth passing close to one of the filaments of material
produced by comet 55P Temple-Tuttle. This year the Earth passes close to the
several filaments. Between 2100 and 2200 Universal Time (UT) on November
17th, the Earth is expected to pass through three filaments that were
produced by 55P Temple-Tuttle in 1466 and 1533. This timing is best for
those watching from central Asia. A fairly strong traditional maximum is
also expected near 0900 UT, which is well timed for North America. This
corresponds to 0400 EST, 0300 CST, 0200 MST, and 0100 PST on the morning of
the 17th. The radiant is currently located at 10:09 (152) +23. This position
lies in western Leo, just west of the third magnitude star Zeta Leonis.
Rates this weekend are expected to be near one per hour. At 70km/sec., the
average Leonid is swift with a high percentage of trains. The radiant does
not rise until the late evening hours so it is advised to wait until after
midnight before beginning serious observations. The radiant is most
favorably located during the last dark hour before the onset of morning
twilight when it lies highest in a dark sky.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see
approximately sixteen Sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before
dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near four
per hour. As seen from the mid-southern hemisphere (45S), morning rates
would be near six per hour as seen from rural observing sites and two per
hour during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would
see activity between the listed figures.

The table below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this
week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning but
may be used all week long.

Andromedids (AND)   - 01:33 (023) +33  Velocity - 19km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere -<1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Omicron Eridanids (OER)   - 04:02 (060) -02  Velocity - 27km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere -<1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Northern Taurids (NTA)   - 04:06 (061) +23  Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 3 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 2 per hr.

Southern Taurids (STA)  - 04:09 (062)+15   Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 1 per hr.

November Orionids (NOO) - 05:32 (083) +16   Velocity - 44km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Alpha Monocerotids (AMO)  - 07:28 (112) +02   Velocity - 65km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Leonids (LEO)  - 10:09 (152) +23   Velocity - 70km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

Hello all,

The latest information of Leonids 2009 was updated. From worldwide data,
  Leonid unusual activity has not been observed yet.
http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/11_leo/2009leo.html

Although the number of total echoes has not increased cleary, long echos
  is increasing from Live FFT-image in Japan.

I am going to update the latest information of Leonids after that.

I hope this information is useful for everyone.


with best wishes
Hiroshi Ogawa

Hello all,

My previous mail was delivered too late...
This mail is sent 12:30UT 17th.

---------------
The Latest Information of Leonids 2009

Some observers caught the small sub-peak around 23h 16th(UT).
http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/11_leo/2009leo.html
It was so clear. (mainly Japan and Europe)

This activity went back to usual activity after few hours.
I do not know this activity profile. If you noticed this
near activity. Please tell me your detail result.

After several hours, the predicted peak is going to come
to Japan ! I am going to announce the latest activity.
And you can see the latest information on the web.


with best wishes
Hiroshi Ogawa

----------------------------------
Hiroshi Ogawa (The Nippon Meteor Society)
mailto:  h-ogawa@...
homepage:  http://www.amro-net.jp/

Hello all,

This mail is sent 12:30UT 18th.

---------------
The Latest Information of Leonids 2009

The peak of Leonids 2009 was over around 23h 17th(UT).
http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/11_leo/2009leo.html
And many long echoes were also observed.

I researched the relationship between Activity Level Index
and visual ZHR. (Activity Level is the index of meteor activity)
Using this relationship, the max ZHR 132+-21 is estimated.


I really appriciate word radio meteor observers !!


with best wishes
Hiroshi Ogawa

----------------------------------
Hiroshi Ogawa (The Nippon Meteor Society)
mailto:  h-ogawa@...
homepage:  http://www.amro-net.jp/

As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in
November. While no major showers are active this month,
the two Taurid radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active. The addition of
strong sporadic rates make November one of the
better months to view meteor activity from north of the equator. Skies are
fairly quiet as seen from the southern hemisphere this
month. Activity from the three showers mentioned above may be seen from south of
the equator, but the sporadic rates are much lower
than those seen in the northern hemisphere.

During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Tuesday November
24th. On that date the moon lies ninety degrees east
of the sun and will set near midnight local standard time (LST). This weekend
the waxing crescent moon will set long before the more
active morning hours arrive, allowing dark skies for those who venture out
during the morning hours. As the week progresses the moon
sets later each night narrowing the window of opportunity to view under dark
conditions. The estimated total hourly rates for
evening observers this week is near four as seen from the northern hemisphere
and three from the southern hemisphere. For morning
observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near twenty from the
northern hemisphere and ten as seen from the southern
hemisphere. The actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal light
and motion perception, local weather conditions,
alertness and experience in watching meteor activity. Rates are reduced during
the evening hours due to moonlight.

The radiant positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday night/Sunday
morning November 21/22. These positions do not
change greatly day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this
entire period. Most star atlases (available at science
stores and planetariums) will provide maps with grid lines of the celestial
coordinates so that you may find out exactly where these
positions are located in the sky. A planisphere or computer planetarium program
is also useful in showing the sky at any time of
night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best seen when it
is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or
south along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that
meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant
position. Rather they shoot outwards from the radiant so it is best to center
your field of view so that the radiant lies at the
edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow you to easily trace the path
of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a shower
member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity is not seen
from radiants that are located below the horizon.
The positions below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right
ascension (celestial longitude). The positions listed
first are located further west therefore are accessible earlier in the night
while those listed further down the list rise later in
the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week:

Sirko Molau's studies of video radiants has revealed that activity from the
famous Andromedid (AND) shower, noted for intense storms
during the 19th century, may still be seen throughout November. The current
position of the large radiant is 01:38 (025) +39. This
position lies in eastern Andromeda, two degrees south of the fourth magnitude
star Nu Andromedae. The nearest bright star is second
magnitude Almach (Gamma Andromedae), which lies four degrees to the northeast.
Visual activity is expected to be low, but
detectable. The Andromedid radiant is best placed near 2200 (10pm) local
standard time (LST) when it lies on the meridian and
overhead for observers viewing from mid-northern latitudes . At 19km/sec., the
average Andromedid will appear as a very slow moving
meteor. Sirko mentions that these meteors are "conspicuously slow and of almost
constant activity" during this period.

The Northern Taurids (NTA) are active from a large radiant centered at 04:29
(067) +24, which lies in northern Taurus, eight degrees
north of the orange first magnitude star Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri). The radiant is
best placed near 0100 LST, when it lies highest
above the horizon, but activity may be seen all night long. Meteors from the
Northern Taurids strike the atmosphere at 29km/sec.,
which would produce meteors of slow velocity. Expected rates would be near three
per hour as seen from the northern hemisphere and
two per hour as seen south of the equator.

The November Orionids (NOO) were recently discovered Sirko Molau by analyzing
video data. This shower is active from November 12
through December 6. Maximum activity occurs on November 30. The radiant is
currently located at 05:44 (086) +15. This position lies
on the Orion/Taurus border, seven degrees north of the orange first magnitude
star Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis). These meteors are
best seen near 0300 LST when the radiant lies on the meridian and highest above
the horizon. At 44 km/sec. the November Orionids
produce mostly medium velocity meteors.

The Alpha Monocerotids (AMO) are active from November 15-25, with maximum
occurring on the 21st. This shower has produced outbursts
in the past but none are expected for many years to come. Rates are expected to
be less than one shower member per hour, even on the
night of maximum activity. The radiant is currently located at 07:52 (118) +01.
This position lies in southeastern Canis Minor, five
degrees southeast of the zero magnitude star Procyon (Alpha Canis Minoris).
These meteors are also best seen near 0500 LST when the
radiant lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. At 65 km/sec. the Alpha
Monocerotids produce mostly swift meteors.

The Leonids (LEO) reached maximum activity on the morning of November 17th with
ZHR's exceeding 100 as seen over Asia. Current rates
would be near one per hour no matter your location. The radiant is currently
located at 10:27 (157) +20. This position lies in
western Leo, just one degree northeast of the famous second magnitude double
star Algeiba (Gamma Leonis). At 70km/sec., the average
Leonid is swift with a high percentage of trains. The radiant does not rise
until the late evening hours so it is advised to wait
until after midnight before beginning serious observations. The radiant is most
favorably located during the last dark hour before
the onset of morning twilight when it lies highest in a dark sky.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see
approximately sixteen Sporadic meteors per hour during the
last hour before dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be
near three per hour. As seen from the mid-southern
hemisphere (45S), morning rates would be near six per hour as seen from rural
observing sites and two per hour during the evening
hours. Locations between these two extremes would see activity between the
listed figures. Evening rates are reduced due to
moonlight.

The table below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this week.
Rates and positions are exact for Saturday
night/Sunday morning but may be used all week long.

Andromedids (AND)   - 01:38 (025) +39   Velocity - 19km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere -<1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Northern Taurids (NTA)   - 04:29 (067) +24    Velocity - 29km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 3 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 2 per hr.

November Orionids (NOO) - 05:44 (086) +15    Velocity - 44km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Alpha Monocerotids (AMO)  - 07:52 (118) +01   Velocity - 65km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - <1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - <1 per hr.

Leonids (LEO)  - 10:27 (157) +20    Velocity - 70km/sec.
Northern Hemisphere - 1 per hr. Southern Hemisphere - 1 per hr.

Clear Skies!
Robert Lunsford
International Meteor Organization

Hello all,

This mail is sent 00:45UT on 21st.

---------------
The Latest Information of Leonids 2009
(Final announcement)

The peak of Leonids 2009 was over around 21:30 on 17th(UT).
http://www.amro-net.jp/meteor-results/11_leo/2009leo.html
And many long echoes were also observed.

I researched the relationship between Activity Level Index
and visual ZHR. (Activity Level is the index of meteor activity)
Using this relationship, the max ZHR 127+-28 is estimated.

In the evening on 18th(UT), the high activity level was observed
again. If you have information about this activity, please tell me.
(I want to know the result of visual observation)

Although the activity was unstable in the evening on 19th(UT),
it seems that this activity was not unusual because error bars
were too large.


I really appriciate world radio meteor observers !!

with best wishes
Hiroshi Ogawa

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Hiroshi Ogawa (The Nippon Meteor Society)
mailto:  h-ogawa@...
homepage:  http://www.amro-net.jp/

Dear meteor friends,

With the International Meteor Conference 2010 being held in N. Ireland, we
realize that many participants will have to come by plane instead of car. To
allow people to book flights early, we have done a special effort to make
all travel information available early. Please check:

http://www.imo.net/imc2010/getting.php

In general, prices will increase the longer you wait to book. To give an
example, I checked today's prices for a single flight on Thursday 16
September 2010 from a few European cities: (prices include all taxes, but no
luggage)
- With Easyjet: London-Belfast: 25 euro, Paris-Belfast: 28 euro,
Amsterdam-Belfast: 33 euro, Barcelona-Belfast: 39 euro, Krakow-Belfast: 43
euro.
- With Aer lingus: Dusseldorf-Dublin: 35 euro, Prague-Dublin: 46 euro,
Berlin-Dublin: 48 euro, Budapest-Dublin: 56 euro.

This is not a complete list. To find flights from your location, please try
websites such as " http://www.skyscanner.net ".  If you cannot find a cheap
flight from your location, then consider to travel via London or any other
tourist airport. Also note that you can mix flights from different companies
(low-cost airlines do not offer a discount for return tickets anyway!)

For participants from North America; return flights to London seem to be
available for less than 500 euro !  If anyone knows more about cheap flights
across the Atlantic, please do let us know.  Given the "western" location of
the next IMC, we do hope to welcome as many participants from across the
pond as possible -- do let us know if we can do anything to facilitate your
travel !

Good luck booking your travel! :-)
Geert

imc2010@...
http://www.imo.net/imc2010


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