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Images - Session 1444 - Perseids  (2026-08-13 / 2026-08-14)

Objects Session Notes
Bullet Persied Meteor Shower - Observations & Analysis
 
- Perseid Meteors detected with NorthCam Camera (Tapo C325WB, Notes)
- Images from 2026-08-13 >>
- Notes from 2026-08-13 >>
 
 

Perseid Meteor Shower - Observations and Analysis

Perseid Meteor Shower
(2026-08-13 / 2026-08-14)

 
 
View North taken with NorthCam
2026-08-13 23:47 BST
showing approx position of the Perseids Radiant and main constellations in this direction
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2026-08-13 23:30 to 23:40 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 00:00 to 00:10 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 00:40 to 00:50 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 01:00 to 01:10 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 01:10 to 01:20 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 01:30 to 01:40 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 01:40 to 01:50 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 02:10 to 02:20 BST (10 min period)
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2026-08-14 02:40 to 02:50 BST (10 min period)
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Perseid Meteor Observations
 
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Perseid Meteor Analysis
First Peak: Date/Time:   2026-08-13 23:55 BST (22:55 UT)
  Peak Av. Hourly Rate   11.5
  Radiant Altitude   41.5°
  Mag Limit   5.5 to 6.0 (estimate for camera)
  ZHR   27 to 42
       
Second Peak: Date/Time:   2026-08-14 01:35 BST (00:35 UT)
  Peak Av. Hourly Rate   11.0
  Radiant Altitude   53°
  Mag Limit   5.5 to 6.0 (estimate for camera)
  ZHR   21 to 33
 

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