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Quadrantids
Quadrantids is one of the greatest meteor shwoers in a year. It has a lot of meteors. Although the maximum of solar longitude is 283°.16 by IMO, they has two peaks which are 283°.1 and 283°.4 by The Nippon Meteor Society.
In Radio Meteor Observation, Quadrantids is also caught clearly every year. In 2002, especially, the biggest peak was observed. Although Quadrantids has a sharp peak, the active period is longer by the results of adio Meteor Observation.
Information of Quadrantids
| Name | Quadrantids |
|---|---|
| IMO Code | QUA |
| Solar Longitude(MAX) | 283°.16 |
| Radiant | α = 230° / δ = +49° |
| feature | ZHR(max):120, r=2.0, V∞:40km/s |
| Parant Comet | 96P/Machholz 1 |
| Reference | The International Meteor Organization |
Condition of observation in maximum night (2010 - 2015)
| Jan. | MAX.Time(UT) | moon (4th 0h) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3rd 19h | 18 |
| 2011 | 4th 01h | 29 |
| 2012 | 4th 07h | 10 |
| 2013 | 3rd 13h | 22 |
| 2014 | 3rd 19h | 3 |
| 2015 | 4th 02h | 13 |
Results
Result of Quadrantids is recorded.(mainly Radio Meteor Observation)
Result of Quadrantids