Geminid meteorites tonight

snatcher

snatcher

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Anyone out tonight to try and capture the Geminid meteorites ? The conditions are ideal here in Whitley Bay at the moment,clear skies and a new moon. Its below freezing now though so lens condensation will have to be checked on at regular intervals.

Its not an exact science but between 1am and 3am may be the optimum time. I will be parked up in Whitley Bay Lighthouse car park watching developments with the heater and radio on :-) Anyone want to join me ?

Good shooting to anyone else who is planning a trip out tonight.

2012 Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak between December 13 and 14 - International Business Times

John
 
I’ll come down there later on. To let you know that I’ve arrived, I’ll flash my head lights and then park in a dark corner of the car park. Just give me ten minutes to get settled then pop across to say hello. You may have to tap on the window if they are getting steamed up by then. ;)

Seriously though, thanks for the heads-up, I’ll have a look out of the window later tonight.
 
Kev1n said:
I’ll come down there later on. To let you know that I’ve arrived, I’ll flash my head lights and then park in a dark corner of the car park. Just give me ten minutes to get settled then pop across to say hello. You may have to tap on the window if they are getting steamed up by then. ;)

Seriously though, thanks for the heads-up, I’ll have a look out of the window later tonight.
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A few clouds drifting over at the moment but hopefully they will blow over

John
 
Kev1n said:
I’ll come down there later on. To let you know that I’ve arrived, I’ll flash my head lights and then park in a dark corner of the car park. Just give me ten minutes to get settled then pop across to say hello. You may have to tap on the window if they are getting steamed up by then. ;)

Seriously though, thanks for the heads-up, I’ll have a look out of the window later tonight.
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Don't forget to switch ya Bluetooth on when ya dogin in the bay car park ;):)
 
Yet again was thwarted by cloud in this mornings attempt to photograph meteorites :-( The Geminid meteorite shower was due to peak at 2/3am this morning. Arrived along at St Marys Island car park just before midnight and it looked promising.

Decided not to set up my gear until there were a few every minute showing up. I did see a few before about 12.30am when "BLANKET CLOUD" rolled in !!!!!!!
!!!!!! Gave up the ghost at 03.30 and drove back home.

Have been lucky enough to photograph lightening strikes and the Aurora Borealis but to get photographs of meteorites seems to be my nemesis. The same thing happened this year with the Perseids and Leonids displays. Oh well there is always next time I suppose ;-)

John
 
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