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Wednesday night, for the second time, a watch was kept at the Observatory for the expected shower of Leonids, but only seventy-six meteors were counted, of which forty-three were Leonids, that is, had a path radiating from Leo. A watch was kept last night and will probably be kept tonight for the fourth and last time. However, it is hardly expected that there will be a shower, as the orbit of the Leonids is too far from the earth--about one and three quarters million miles. Moreover, the number of Leonids seen has decreased since 1898; less were...
Several astronomers have predicted a shower of Leonids for tonight or Thursday morning similar in magnitude to the great showers of 1833 and 1866. Last year, however, the expected shower was a disappointment and doubts are entertained by many as to the actual appearance of the Leonids this year. The preparations at the Observatory, though less extensive than those made last year, are sufficient to cover the entire field of the shower. Four cameras have been mounted together and others will be used separately if the Leonids appear. One or two other cameras will also be exposed at some favorable...
...Observatory is making extensive preparations for observing the meteoric shower which is expected on Nov. 14, 15, and 16. In spite of the failure in preceding years a fine display is hoped...
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