Some of the birthrights Perseids that I managed to capture this year on the day of the showers maximum intensity. This years observation were hindered by almost fully illuminated Moon that washed out dimmer meteors.
Tag: meteor shower
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Taurids – November 2015
This year the Taurid swarm of larger meteoroid particles may return as predicted by some mathematical models. This prediction indicates a possibility for an increase in activity of bright meteors (fireballs) from 29. October to 10. November. Meteors observers should be alert to visually/photographically cover the dates of predicted maximum activity. As always, anything can happen, so go out under the dark sky and observe some meteors.




Perseids peak 2015
Sight at the horizon revealed quite a strong airglow activity. In the photos it is visible as green (purple) light near the horizon. It should not be confused with strong orange light that is a result of a light pollution.
Here are some of the brightest Perseid meteors that I was able to capture.

Date: 12. August 2015 22:57 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Tokina 11-16@12mm, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30s

Date: 13. August 2015 00:26 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Tokina 11-16@12mm, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30s

Date: 13. August 2015 00:35 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Tokina 11-16@12mm, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30s

Date: 13. August 2015 01:37 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Tokina 11-16@12mm, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30s

Date: 13. August 2015 01:43 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Tokina 11-16@12mm, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30s

Date: 13. August 2015 01:48 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Tokina 11-16@12mm, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 30s
First Perseids 2015

Date: 8. August 2015 21:16 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Nikorr 35mm, f/1.8, ISO 800, 30s

Date: 8. August 2015 22:28 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Nikorr 35mm, f/1.8, ISO 800, 30s
Date: 12. August 2015 01:19 UT
Equipment: Nikon D3000, Tokina 11-16@11mm, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 60s