Perseids 2006

Mee-n-Mac · 08-11-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NHKathy

Just heard my local weatherman saying that we are fortunate to have a New Moon during tomorrow night's peak. I checked my wall calendar to confirm this.
Should be a good show...

Yup, should be a good year for viewing. We sat out on the dock last night but only saw a few precursors .... and no satellites. Kinda disappointing actually but it should get better.

chipj29 · 08-11-2007, 07:57 PM

My son and I watched the space shuttle go overhead last night...twice. The shuttle and the space station will be passing overhead again tonight at around 9:17. We will watch that, as well as the meteor shower.

upthesaukee · 08-12-2007, 07:55 AM

After the fireworks, we took our time leaving the docks, and after passing Echo Point, looking for the flasher at Little Mark, I saw two meteors, and as we were heading down between Diamond and Lakeshore Park area, I saw one other. Beautiful clear skies, and a great 40 minute slow cruise back to Smiths cove.

Lakegeezer · 08-12-2007, 08:12 AM

At 4AM, Orion had just risen over the Ossipees and there was just a hint of dawn. Just as I went outside, there was a bright, fat and fast streak as my reward. But the first was the best. In 15 minutes, I only saw two others and both were quick and faded. It was worth it though. The lake was still and quiet and showed reflections of the stars. The loudest things I could hear were loons that were miles away and a bilge pump cycling, about four houses down. Tonight (Sunday) is supposed to be the peak, but clouds are expected.

Alton Bay Bob · 08-12-2007, 01:25 PM

I was stuck in Mass working this weekend and read two posts about the fireworks and the Perseids by Upthesaukee......(my two favorite things)

He described such a beautiful evening.....I thank him for the description..../

but I am still very envious..............

some day I will be there full time....

IslandSib · 08-12-2007, 05:58 PM

Last nite between 12 and 1 am. sitting out on the dock, looking skyward, I saw at least 16!!
Some were brighter and more prominent others a quick flash.
Very exciting to be able to watch this with such a perfect weather and fantastic view.

08-12-2007, 07:55 AM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,602 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,468 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Saturday night After the fireworks, we took our time leaving the docks, and after passing Echo Point, looking for the flasher at Little Mark, I saw two meteors, and as we were heading down between Diamond and Lakeshore Park area, I saw one other. Beautiful clear skies, and a great 40 minute slow cruise back to Smiths cove. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-12-2007, 08:12 AM	#4
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,679 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 640 Times in 291 Posts	Just a few At 4AM, Orion had just risen over the Ossipees and there was just a hint of dawn. Just as I went outside, there was a bright, fat and fast streak as my reward. But the first was the best. In 15 minutes, I only saw two others and both were quick and faded. It was worth it though. The lake was still and quiet and showed reflections of the stars. The loudest things I could hear were loons that were miles away and a bilge pump cycling, about four houses down. Tonight (Sunday) is supposed to be the peak, but clouds are expected. __________________ -lg

08-12-2007, 01:25 PM	#5
Alton Bay Bob Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	horribly envious of Upthesaukee I was stuck in Mass working this weekend and read two posts about the fireworks and the Perseids by Upthesaukee......(my two favorite things) He described such a beautiful evening.....I thank him for the description..../ but I am still very envious.............. some day I will be there full time....

08-12-2007, 05:58 PM	#6
IslandSib Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A Must See! Last nite between 12 and 1 am. sitting out on the dock, looking skyward, I saw at least 16!! Some were brighter and more prominent others a quick flash. Very exciting to be able to watch this with such a perfect weather and fantastic view. __________________ IslandSib

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08-11-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	My son and I watched the space shuttle go overhead last night...twice. The shuttle and the space station will be passing overhead again tonight at around 9:17. We will watch that, as well as the meteor shower.