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In the Northern Hemisphere, the annual August Perseid meteor shower probably ranks as the all-time favorite meteor shower of the year. This major shower takes place during the lazy, hazy days of summer, when many families are on vacation. And what could be more luxurious than taking a siesta in the heat of the day and watching this summertime classic in the relative coolness of night? This shower is visible in the Southern Hemisphere, too, though to a lesser extent. No matter where you live worldwide, the 2013 Perseid meteor shower will probably be at its best on the nights of August 11-12 and/or August 12-13. Try the nights before and after that, too. Before dawn viewing is best. From northerly latitudes, you often see 50 or more meteors per hour, and from southerly latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, perhaps you’ll see about one-third that many meteors.
If the shower is not visible follow instructions below for the home version
In the Northern Hemisphere, the annual August Perseid meteor shower probably ranks as the all-time favorite meteor shower of the year. This major shower takes place during the lazy, hazy days of summer, when many families are on vacation. And what could be more luxurious than taking a siesta in the heat of the day and watching this summertime classic in the relative coolness of night? This shower is visible in the Southern Hemisphere, too, though to a lesser extent. No matter where you live worldwide, the 2013 Perseid meteor shower will probably be at its best on the nights of August 11-12 and/or August 12-13. Try the nights before and after that, too. Before dawn viewing is best. From northerly latitudes, you often see 50 or more meteors per hour, and from southerly latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, perhaps you’ll see about one-third that many meteors.
If the shower is not visible follow instructions below for the home version
Instructions for home version:
Supplies:
flashlight or other light source
glitter
black construction paper or other dark surface(night sky)
fan
vacuum cleaner
For a single unit(1 person):
Place construction paper on a table or area you plan on viewing the meteor shower.
On one end position the fan(locked in a fixed position) so it blows across page.
At the opposite end place the vacuum cleaner hose and power up the vacuum cleaner.
Begin playing audio at a relaxing listening volume.
To view meteor shower begin sprinkling glitter in front of fan which will the blow across your night sky.
For peak days sprinkle 8 to 20 grains of glitter per hour.
To reproduce days prior to or following the peak sprinkle 2 to 7 grains of glitter per hour.
For multiple units(2 or more persons):
You may follow single unit instructions or follow instructions below.
Safety Goggles Required
Participants should take turns operating the meteor shower.
Viewer will begin laying on floor wearing safety goggles.
Place fan at head of viewer blowing toward feet.
Position vacuum cleaner at feet of viewer so as the suction draws from head to toe.
Operator will sprinkle glitter as described in single unit instructions.
Enjoy
Supplies:
flashlight or other light source
glitter
black construction paper or other dark surface(night sky)
fan
vacuum cleaner
For a single unit(1 person):
Place construction paper on a table or area you plan on viewing the meteor shower.
On one end position the fan(locked in a fixed position) so it blows across page.
At the opposite end place the vacuum cleaner hose and power up the vacuum cleaner.
Begin playing audio at a relaxing listening volume.
To view meteor shower begin sprinkling glitter in front of fan which will the blow across your night sky.
For peak days sprinkle 8 to 20 grains of glitter per hour.
To reproduce days prior to or following the peak sprinkle 2 to 7 grains of glitter per hour.
For multiple units(2 or more persons):
You may follow single unit instructions or follow instructions below.
Safety Goggles Required
Participants should take turns operating the meteor shower.
Viewer will begin laying on floor wearing safety goggles.
Place fan at head of viewer blowing toward feet.
Position vacuum cleaner at feet of viewer so as the suction draws from head to toe.
Operator will sprinkle glitter as described in single unit instructions.
Enjoy