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Re: [OM] Leonid Meteor Shower

Subject: Re: [OM] Leonid Meteor Shower
From: "Chris O'Neill" <coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 08:06:21 -0700
On 16 Nov 2000, at 18:59, W. J. Liles wrote:

> To all who remember the thread on the Leonids last year, well it has
> been a year and their back.
> 
> Tonight and tomorrow night should be the peak nights.  Some astronomers say
> this year may produce the big shower we've been waiting for.

Glad you mentioned that, Jerry, because I was about to.

So, someone want to post hints on how best to photograph the meteor 
showers tonight?  I'm not talking about doing it with the fancy-dancy 
astro-photo stuff...  just yer basic outfit.

Should I use a wide angle (24/2.8 or 28/2.8), normal (50/1.8 or 50/1.4), 
or telephoto (I don't have a prime, so I guess it'll be the 75-150/4)?  We'll 
be using ASA 200 print film, so what would be a suitable starting point 
for exposure settings (speed/aperture)?  Suggestions, anyone???

> Of course it's raining here.

Awwww!!!  The forecast (so far) for Edmonton is clear and cold.  But, of 
course, that could change at a moments notice.  I'm hoping if the leonid 
show isn't spectacular, maybe there'll be some northern lights we can 
aim at.

Regards,

Chris

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Chris O'Neill (coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Web:  http://www.nucleus.com/~coneill

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