7Meteors, Meteor Showers, Comets, Fireballs, and Bolides
Meteor showers occur each year on regular dates, and are premier landscape astrophotography opportunities, Figure 7.1(a). This chapter explains the astronomy and characteristics of meteors and meteor showers, comets, asteroids, and the rare but spectacular phenomenon of bolides.
Origins of Meteors
“To wish upon a shooting star…” evokes romance, nostalgia and hope, all wrapped up into one. If you have ever been fortunate enough to witness a “shooting star,” you will likely recall your unexpected thrill at witnessing its fiery trail, brilliantly burning in and out of existence. So exactly ...
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