Matt Woods is the tour administrator at Perth Observatory. In this episode, he shares with us his recommendations on how to best prepare for observing the Geminid meteor shower.

Time Stamps :

• 03:51 : What is a meteor and a meteor shower ?
• 04:35 : Why do meteor showers occur ?
• 06:07 : What causes the Geminid meteor shower ?
• 07:53 : Are meteor showers and shooting stars the same thing ?
• 08:09 : What is the difference between a meteoroid, a meteor and a meteorite ?
• 08:43 : What is a fireball ?
• 10:16 : What is the radiant of a meteor shower ?
• 11:46 : What is the ZHR of a meteor shower ?
• 12:52 : What is a persistent train in the context of a meteor ?
• 15:00 : When does the Geminid meteor shower occur ? What time can I observe the Geminid meteor shower ?
• 17:31 : Where in the sky do I look for the Geminid meteor shower ? Which direction do I need to look to observe the Geminid meteor shower ?
• 19:07 : Will the Geminid meteor shower be visible from the southern as well as the northern hemisphere ?
• 19:56 : Does the presence of the Moon affect meteor shower observation ?

Useful Links and Resources :

• International Meteor Organization
• American Meteor Society
• Stellarium
• Time and Date
• Best Locations for Stargazing : Meet Star Gazers

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