The Lyrids is a medium strength shower that usually produces good rates for three nights centered on the maximum. These meteors also usually lack persistent trains but can produce fireballs. They are best seen from the northern hemisphere where the radiant is high in the sky at dawn. Activity from this shower can be seen… Read More »Lyrids
At this event, we'll be focusing mainly on Virgo Cluster galaxies, as these are currently high in the sky. Chad Leader and Conrad Terrill will be doing the imaging from telescopes set up in their back yards. Conrad will be doing close-up imaging and Chad will handle wide-field views. All are welcome to join the… Read More »Virtual Star Party
The Eta Aquariids are a strong shower when viewed from the southern hemisphere. From the equator northward, they usually only produce medium rates of 10–30 per hour just before dawn. Although the shower is active April 19–May 28, activity is best around the peak on May 4–5. For more information on meteor showers, visit the… Read More »Eta Aquariids