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Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on the August 12

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by milquetoast, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. milquetoast

    milquetoast Senior Member

    The meteor shower appears every year as the Earth enters a band of dust that trails the comet Swift-Tuttle.

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    Viewing Spots:

    McDonald Park (an official DSP, Dark Sky Park preserve) in Abbotsford

    Aldergrove Lake Park - The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will also set up telescopes at Aldergrove Lake Park at 8 p.m. until six tomorrow morning and will even offer guided constellation walks.
     
  2. edcxsw1

    edcxsw1 New Member

    i actually caught a meteor one time... what are the chances of that???
     

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