Good Prospects for alpha-Monocerotid Outburst in 1995
Abstract
This year is one of the best opportunities to try and observe an outburst of alpha-Monocerotids, because of a near New Moon, a favorable radiant position for Europe, and a similar relative position of the major planets as in 1935, which was the year of the strongest alpha-Monocerotid outburst yet observed. This event is very spectacular when the observing conditions are favorable, and quite unique, because of its short duration. Prospects for this year's event are given.
- Publication:
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WGN, Journal of the International Meteor Organization
- Pub Date:
- June 1995
- Bibcode:
- 1995JIMO...23...84J