All Sky Cameras observe the night skies for meteors (shooting stars) and their larger cousins, fireballs. Fireballs are of specific interest because they sometimes result in the fall of meteorites. By tracking these fireballs against the backdrop of stars captured by the cameras, we can accurately determine their trajectories in three dimensions, and thus where meteorites may have fallen.
We will feature photos of meteor events, and videos of meteor events and a discussion forum.
We now have a LIVE STREAMING VIDEO FEED of our all sky camera.
So check back often, because the best is yet to come!
Jim sitting at the controls of the El Paso All Sky Camera Meteor Detection Network
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Exciting New Content!
We have added a monthly meteor activity forecast written by Robert Lunsford. Mr. Lunsford has been deeply involved in meteor astronomy for over 40 years. His first observation was of the 1966 Leonids. He joined the American Meteor Society in 1980 and now is their Operations Manager. He also coordinates the Meteors Section (since 1989) for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. He is a Founding Member of the International Meteor Organization (1988) and currently serves as the Secretary-General of the IMO. His latest book was published in 2009. Current projects include nightly video observations, writing monthly meteor activity outlooks, and maintenance of the AMS website.
Meteors and How to Observe Them
In his book, Robert Lunsford explains what meteors are, where they come from, and what happens to them as they whiz through space and enter our atmosphere. He tells how to observe meteors and meteor showers, what equipment to use, what you should look for, where you should look, and much more. Armed with the information in this book and with very little effort and equipment, you can begin your regular search of the heavens right now and join the ranks of those who have made this rewarding pastime a lifetime hobby.
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Published in the May 2004 issue of Astronomy Magazine, this excellent article by Jim Gamble describes the Sandia All Sky Camera Meteor Detection Network and how it all began ! This is a great read for Sandia Allsky Camera operators and novice through advanced meteor observers alike. Enjoy!
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