Perseids Meteor Shower - Fri, Aug 12 2011

Perseids Meteor Shower (8/12/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Clifford E Lee Natural Area, SW of Edmonton

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 12 2011 9:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 12 2011 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2-6 Hours, Depending

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Brent S (Polé Polé)
Rhonda S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

For Northern Hemisphere observers, August is usually regarded as "meteor month" with one of the best displays of the year reaching its peak near midmonth. That display is, of course, the annual Perseid Meteor Shower beloved by everyone from meteor enthusiasts to summer campers.

We will walk in - IN THE DARK - to the boardwalk less than 1km from the parking lot where we will settle in and watch the action. "The Action" being hoping and waiting for the occasional streak of light across the sky.

Information from IMO Viewing Astronomic Events:
As a rule, meteor showers are best viewed under clear, dark skies, from about one to three hours after midnight, local time. At that time of night, the speed of Earth's rotation combines with that of its orbital motion, so that the viewer is "plowing into" a cometary debris trail at maximum speed. Because a meteor shower covers a fairly broad region of sky, it is best viewed with the naked eye; binoculars and telescopes restrict the field of vision.
The intensity of the shower may vary from only a few strikes to many hundreds of strikes per hour. Simply find a spot well away from the glare of city or mall lights, cast your eyes in the direction (usually eastward) of the constellation for which the respective shower is named, and watch the show.

Note that this event will go ahead only if the skies will be clear enough for meteor viewing on the night of.

NOTE that 2011 is not going to be a great year for viewing Perseids because there will be a full moon at the same time. We would still like to give it a shot... plus, it'll be cool to go walking around in the park at night. Ref: Earthsky

Required Items to Bring:
- Warm Clothes
- Flash Light or Headlamp

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Toque
- Blanket
- Folding Chair
- Spare flash light or headlamp
- Thermos of warm beverage
- Water

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west from town to Highway 60. Take Highway 60 to the turn-off for Clifford E Lee and follow the signs.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

50Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $14.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, May 3, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!