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Old 15-12-2010, 07:42 AM
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erick (Eric)
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Set the alarm for 2am and had a peek out the window - clear skies - woah! So spent about 90 minutes in the back yard. When my eyes were open () I saw 14 that seemed to emminate from the Geminid radiant, and 4 sporadics. A couple that were close to the radiant (and therefore close to headon) were nice and bright - leaving trails.

Also a handful of satellites, including what must have been an Iridium, given the few second extreme brightening.

A worthwhile observing session.
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