Whenever the major yearly meteor showers show up on our calendar, I am often asked: How do I observe a meteor shower? What's the best place to go? What is the best time to observe? Do I need a telescope: also, is your observatory open? Here is some helpful information to help you plan out... Continue Reading →
The 2019 Perseid Meteor Shower is Here!
The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Each August, the Earth passes through a stream of comet debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. The comet will not be back our way until 2126… so… I wouldn’t wait up for that one. Along the orbital path, the comet has left behind small bits and pieces, most no bigger than a... Continue Reading →
The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower
Each August, the Earth passes through a stream of comet debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. The comet will not be back our way until 2126... so... I wouldn't wait up for that one. Along the orbital path, the comet has left behind small bits and pieces, most no bigger than a grain of sand. These run... Continue Reading →