10 April 2012

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 9APR2012

Kamil meteorite crater site becomes latest protected area
Egypt`s Gebel Kamil meteorite crater is now a protect site...
http://www.egyptindependent.com/node/735806

Impressive meteor
Just saw the most impressive meteor I've ever seen in my 65 years. ... walk around outside the house and tractor barn and saw a meteor about 45 degrees off of ...
www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2869197/posts

Two South students take top spots at NH Astronomy Bowl
Nashua Telegraph
NASHUA – Cameron Steckler grew up watching the night sky, searching for stars and waking early to watch meteor showers. Philip Mansfield received a telescope in sixth grade from his Uncle Mark, who worked at NASA and told him all about space.

Meteor Activity Outlook for April 7-13, 2012 | American Meteor Society
This week is the worst time to try and view meteor activity during the month. Conditions will improve when the moon reaches its last quarter phase and continues ...
www.amsmeteors.org/.../meteor-activity-outlook-for-april-7-1...

2012 THE Year of Meteors!