In Florida, another observer will operate his radio observatory, using home-brew computerized data acquisition equipment to catch the death cries of asteroidal sand grains and cometary balls of fluff blazing to glory at many miles per second. North American Meteor Network - is an informal group with no membership applications, dues or monthly journal. Results of all observations appear in the NAMN Newsletter which is produced electronically after each coordinated watch. Star Charts SKY Online's Meteor Page - At one time or another, almost everyone has glimpsed a swift little streak of light dashing across the night sky. These sudden celestial visitors are meteors, commonly called falling or shooting stars.
Meteors are pieces of space debris that plow into the Earth's atmosphere.
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