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benofbrum
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Mobile observatory

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Just got back from the peak District where I went to watch shooting stars. Pointed car in right direction, hood off and seat reclined. A lot less activity than forecast, about twenty in 100 minutes instead of 100 an hour, but one massive one at about 12.25. Had a great drive back. Roll on Castle Combe!
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Hans Efde
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It seems this night will have the highest frequency of falling stars, with a predicted max of 50 per hour.
benofbrum
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Sadly, we also have 100% cloud cover in this part of the world
Geoff Butcher
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I saw three in about 20 minutes on Wed, but no chance tonight!
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