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Наблюдение на метеорни потоци
Observation of Meteor Showers

Author(s): Silvia Petrova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, School education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, State/Government and Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: meteor; meteor showers; comet; Perseids; Alpha-Capricornids

Summary/Abstract: In this paper are presented observations of meteor showers from 2015, 2016, and 2017, made during the National astronomy and astrophysics camp, Beli brezi, Ardino, Bulgaria. Concepts of meteor, meteor shower, and radiant are defined and the basic features of the meteor showers: Perseids and Alpha-Capricornids are explained. Additionally a description of the way observations are made according to the International Meteor Organization - IMO in Germany for the exchange of data is discussed and a comparison between the gathered data and the summary data from other observers is made.

  • Issue Year: 29/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 41-50
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bulgarian