Quelle: http://www.spaceweather.comEarth is about to skirt the dusty tail of Comet Thatcher (C/1861 G1), and this will cause the annual Lyrid meteor shower. Forecasters expect the shower to peak on April 22nd, producing about 10 meteors per hour--modest, but pretty. The best time to look is during the hours before dawn on Saturday morning. Go to a dark site away from city lights, if possible. [full story]
The Moon will also encounter the comet's tail on April 22nd, which raises an interesting possibility: Amateur astronomers may be able to see flashes of light on the Moon when comet debris hits the lunar surface and explodes. All that's required is a backyard telescope and lots of patience.
Hat jemand Erfahrung mit sowas? Lohnt sich das visuell, oder macht das ueberhaupt nur via Videoaufzeichnung Sinn?
Gruss,
Jan
