About Meteors
Meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, and fireballs — keep all these look-alike terms straight. The post About Meteors appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleAdvanced Meteor Observing
Meteor studies have relied heavily on amateur observers for more than a century. They still do. Here are some tips and suggestions on how to plan a meteor watch. The post Advanced Meteor Observing...
View ArticleThe Basics of Meteor Observing
Here are a few hints to enhance your meteor-watching experience. The post The Basics of Meteor Observing appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleHow to Photograph a Meteor Shower: Capturing the Perseids
Learn how to photograph a meteor shower with these step-by-step instructions, as well as advice for the advanced imager. The post How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: Capturing the Perseids appeared...
View ArticleThe Best Meteor Showers in 2020
Sky & Telescope predicts that the three best meteor showers — the Quadrantids (peaking on January 4th!), Perseids and Geminids — will all have strong showings this year. The post The Best Meteor...
View ArticleThe Best Meteor Showers in 2021
Sky & Telescope predicts that the year's best meteor shower will be the strong, fireball-rich Perseids in mid-August. The post The Best Meteor Showers in 2021 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleThe Best Meteor Showers of 2022
Sky & Telescope predicts that the year’s best meteor shower will be the Quadrantids, which peak in the very first days of 2022. But the normally weak Tau Herculids (late May) and Leonids (November)...
View ArticleCelebrate Spring with the Lyrids
People have been watching the annual Lyrid meteor shower for more than 2,700 years. Come join the crowd! The post Celebrate Spring with the Lyrids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleUpdate on a Possible Outburst of Meteors
Will there be a new meteor shower on the night of May 30–31? There's only one way to find out. The post Update on a Possible Outburst of Meteors appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleTau Herculid Meteors Surprise and Delight
We touch on the highlights of the memorable Tau Herculid meteor shower and also report on the recent outburst of the recurrent nova U Scorpii. The post Tau Herculid Meteors Surprise and Delight...
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