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η-Aquarids
In the southern hemisphere, η-Aquarids is the best meteor showers in a year. In the northern hemisphere, however, it is not much meteor echoes because of low radiant elevation.
In Radio Meteor Observation, the activity does not have a sharp peak.
Information of η-Aquarids
| Name | η-Aquarids |
|---|---|
| IMO Code | ETA |
| Solar Longitude(MAX) | 45°.5 |
| Radiant | α = 338° / δ = -1° |
| feature | ZHR(max):60, r=2.4, V∞:66km/s |
| Parant Comet | 1P/Halley |
| Reference | The International Meteor Organization |
Condition of observation in maximum night (2010 - 2015)
| May | MAX.Time(UT) | moon (6th 0h) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.5 (IMO) | ||
| 2010 | 6th 07h | 21 |
| 2011 | 6th 12h | 3 |
| 2012 | 5th 19h | 15 |
| 2013 | 6th 01h | 26 |
| 2014 | 6th 07h | 7 |
| 2015 | 6th 13h | 17 |
Results
Result of η-Aquarids is recorded.(mainly Radio Meteor Observation)
Result of η-Aquarids