Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Colin Bishop on August 12, 2010, 11:24:33 pm

Title: Perseid Meteors
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 12, 2010, 11:24:33 pm

7 bright ones so far - two from the wrong direction.

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: The Antipodean on August 12, 2010, 11:44:40 pm

My wife and I are hoping the sky clears up for us to watch it.
Best one we have ever seen was the Leonid in I think 2001, nearly got whiplash trying to see it all.

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: Bryan Young on August 16, 2010, 02:19:49 pm

Typical. Full cloud cover over Whitley Bay after a nice sunny day.
But any deep sea Bridge Watchkeeper (especially in tropical climes) would probably see dozens of the things during every night watch.
Familiarity never bred contempt, always a delight to watch. BY.

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 16, 2010, 02:57:17 pm

It's been too cloudy here to see anything.... what's the last date they can be seen?

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 16, 2010, 04:09:50 pm

Yesterday I think.... You'll have to wait until 5th November for the next lot...

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: DickyD on August 16, 2010, 04:20:32 pm

Quote from: Colin Bishop on August 12, 2010, 11:24:33 pm

7 bright ones so far - two from the wrong direction.

Gatwick or Heathrow ?

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 16, 2010, 04:27:21 pm

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Gatwick or Heathrow ?

Shoulder of Orion.

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 16, 2010, 07:14:09 pm

Not got the reference Richard?

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: DickyD on August 16, 2010, 07:26:34 pm

Blade Runner Colin ?

Sorry didn't see your reply.

Title: Re: Perseid Meteors
Post by: Colin Bishop on August 16, 2010, 07:36:56 pm

Of course - Director's cut in HD.

Colin