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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
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retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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 Thu Aug 09, 07 1:51 pm The sky is falling this weekend!! |
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For all of those folks who like to look up at the stars, the Perseid meteor shower will be at its peak this sunday.
This is one of the best meteor showers of the year and I am sure that everyone will be able to see plenty of meteors on Saturday night!
more info here:
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/11jul_greatperseids.htm |
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tstansbury
Since 06 Jun 2006
649 Posts
Rowena and P.C
Addicted
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| Thu Aug 09, 07 2:15 pm |
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| spent a week on a wilderness raft trip sleeping under the stars during a meteor shower. what a great trip. |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1735 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Thu Aug 09, 07 2:34 pm |
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| 3 years ago I counted over 300 in about an hour---other years I have only seen a few after hour(s) |
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jonah
Since 20 Jul 2006
169 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Thu Aug 09, 07 8:45 pm Re: The sky is falling this weekend!! |
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The link seems to indicate that the shower peaks Sunday night (9pm to 2am Monday). |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1735 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Thu Aug 09, 07 9:12 pm |
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| Just peeked outside for 5 min and saw 2. 10:15 |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
not really an
XTreme Poster
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| Mon Aug 13, 07 5:45 am |
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| cloudy in wilsonville last night/ this morning. anyone see it? |
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chefjaredagcc
Since 12 Jul 2007
106 Posts
Seaside
Stoked
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| Mon Aug 13, 07 7:44 am |
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looked saw nothing....heard you could see them till wednesday, just not as frequent
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Mon Aug 13, 07 8:43 am |
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| Seaside had clear skies last night... Saw ~10 in an hour glancing up every now and then. |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1735 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Mon Aug 13, 07 9:58 am |
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I had clear skies last night ; only saw about 2 in 1/2 hr around 12:30. Saw about 15 on Saturday night after the blowout--It was amazing. Joby & Crew went for a KILLER night session around 11:30 -- We rigged 6 or so kites with 50 glowsticks and watched as the kites soared in-between shooting stars-- was very cool~!
ยก Sat. Sept 1-- one night only- METEOR STORM! : Mark your calendars ! |
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1153 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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| Mon Aug 13, 07 2:02 pm |
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We camped at the Wishbone Campground in Lyle last night. The clouds were not a problem eventhough it wasn't totally clear. We saw a bunch of meteors. Some were so bright the sky lit up! It seemed like the streaks lasted for a few seconds after the meteor fell. Next time I will bring a tarp and lay right on the ground to watch. The folding chair get uncomfortable while trying to look at the sky.
Thanks PDXMB for the heads up!
If any of you are looking for a good place to camp, Wishbone is super chill. It has good sights, running water and a shower room if you need it. $18 for 4 people. Just go up the hill from the Lyle sandbar and stay to your right. You will see the sign from there. While you are there, go have a glass of wine with Luke at Corr Winery! |
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
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| Mon Aug 13, 07 2:05 pm |
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| Quote: | | We camped at the Wishbone Campground in Lyle last night |
Did you guys end up partying with the host? He can be a pretty fun guy at 8 in the morning. 
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1153 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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| Mon Aug 13, 07 2:33 pm |
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| We did not party with the host. He was pretty lit when we got there. He did bring us some great smoked fish. He is a great guy! |
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