06 August 2010

Meteor/Meteorite News 6AUG2010

Odessa meteor crater expert dies

Odessa American
Glen L. Evans, a prominent geologist who was in charge of exploration of the Odessa Meteor Crater from 1939 to 1941, died July 14. ...


Planets Align For The Perseid Meteor Shower

Space Daily
When they leave, following the sun below the horizon, you should stay, because that is when the Perseid meteor shower begins. From 10 pm until dawn, ...

Last hurrah for northern lights?

msnbc.com (blog)
But even if you're far south of the aurora zone, don't take your eyes off the skies: The summer's biggest meteor show is just getting started. ...

Planets Align for the Perseid Meteor Shower NASA Science

Mark your calendar: On Thursday, August 12th, an alignment of planets in the sunset sky will kick off the finest meteor shower of 2010, the Perseids. ...

Today on New Scientist: 5 August 2010
New Scientist Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:09 AM PDT
All today's stories on newscientist.com, including: meteorite trading, the benefits of not treating a fever and Dr Dre's move into science
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Davisite and Grossmanite: Born with the Solar System
Newswise Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:31 AM PDT
Davisite and Grossmanite were two of the first solids to form when an interstellar gas cloud collapsed to form the sun. Found in the Allende meteorite, they now carry the names of Andrew Davis and Lawrence Grossman, professors in geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago.
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Hundreds of shooting stars to be visible from Cedar Breaks

Deseret News
CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT — Cedar Breaks will host a special evening of "shooting star" viewing during the Perseid Meteor Shower on Aug. ...

Perseid meteor shower begins: Tips for best viewing times and locations in Ontario

Examiner.com
The summer's most exciting display of meteor showers - the Perseids - has begun. According to the International Meteor Organization, the New Moon offers ...

The Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year Takes Place This Month

Greenwich Citizen
The most dynamic meteor show of the year will take place on the night of August 12-13. This yearly shower is called the Perseid since it appears to radiate ...

Curtain call for northern lights?

Ski Channel
... meteorological phenomena is on its way. A large meteor shower is developing, as the Perseid meteor shower are set to make their arrival a week from tonight.
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1 comment:

Nimo said...

Hi
Can we see the planets alignment and perseids from Calgary Alberta?
Thank you
Nimo