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Re: [OM] Leonid advice, links

Subject: Re: [OM] Leonid advice, links
From: Garth Wood <garth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:08:33 -0700
For the Albertans on the List, here's the latest meteorological scoop:

>From: watcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: astro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: ASTRO- Looking good! Leonids tonight
>Date: Sat, Nov 17, 2001, 8:21 AM
>

> I've been out of town and not in contact with a computer much, so I
> haven't been able to give anybody a weather briefing.
>
> Well, here it is Saturday morning, and I had this feeling of dread when I
> saw the overcast when I woke up.
>
> Upon seeing the satellite image, I was relieved. Things are looking really
> good for tonight all across Alberta. The surface flow is such that fog
> should not present any problem. We may see a few cloud patches now and
> then but nothing that ruins the whole night - just hope that the patches
> don't show up at the maximum. In short, Blackfoot looks fine!
>
> I'll have another look at data once the new model run is made later this
> morning.
>
> Remember to bring your parka even if the temp is only going to be -5, and
> a sleeping bag to get into for excess warmth (which is impossible). Make
> sure your back has an extra degree of insulation from the air or ground or
> seat.
>
> Hot drinks are fine but no alcohol! Alcohol opens the pores, which is fine
> in front of a fire, but not when exposed to cold air. Been there once,
> never do it again, it was the coldest night of my life!
>
> TAKE A NAP IN THE EVENING !!! It's amazing how much better the brain works
> when it's had some rest :)
>
> See you out there. The NASA predictor puts the local peak at 3 am MST, but
> I'd be out there not much later than midnight. The radiant rises at about
> 10:40pm, so we can expect to see some long atmospheric grazers begining
> about that time, although the rates will be modestly low at rise time.
>
> Great observing every one!
>
> Alister.


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