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I remember as sat pass years ago with the International Space Station and the Mir together. It was breathtaking.

From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Oliver Barry
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 11:29 AM
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Subject: RE: [gatortalk] off topic/perseids

There have been some pretty neat cosmic sights lately.

Jupiter and Venus together with the waxing moon crescent a month ago was pretty cool.

The International Space Station comes by about once or twice a month.

I have Tracy Gill to thank for turning me on to it.

I just couldn't stay awake last night past about 9:30.

Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI

Bob Parks Realty, LLC

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From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay Cicone
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 10:12 AM
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Best meteor shower I ever saw was around 10-12 years ago—I think. It was literally raining meteors from 4 in the morning until the dawn's light finally drowned them out. I've been an active watcher for 40 years and there have only been a few show stoppers, but they were worth the wait.

From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry D. Belloit
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 11:07 AM
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I guess I was expecting something like a fireworks display. Most of the meteors were not that bright and had a very faint tail. Were I live, I get to see meteors somewhat frequently because of the good viewing conditions. (I have even seen the northern lights on occasion.)

From: Oliver Barry <oliver@bobparks.com>
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Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:03 AM
To: GatorTalk <Gatortalk@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: [gatortalk] off topic/perseids

A meteor every minute is boring? It isn't like watching ESPN, you know.

Watching celestial events is still exciting. It just doesn't compete with all the electric media we get to use today.

It is exciting in its own way.

Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI

Bob Parks Realty, LLC

Real Estate Broker

145 Maple Row Blvd

Hendersonville TN 37075

Phone: 615-826-4040

Mobile: 615-972-4239

barryo@realtracs.com

From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry D. Belloit
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 8:39 AM
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Unfortunately I got up at 2:45 and watched for about 1/2 hour. It was a perfect evening to watch—no clouds and I live in the country, so no city lights. It was boring! I saw a meteor about once a minute and very few were spectacular. I have a friend that did the same thing but watched until 4:00 am. His take was the same as mine—overrated.

Jerry

From: Sandy Alonso <sandyalonso66@gmail.com>
Reply-To: GatorTalk <Gatortalk@googlegroups.com>
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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NASA was streaming video last night - they were only on air until about 2AM but it was getting pretty good around then. Best time, unfortunately, is about 3AM local time until dawn.

On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 1:02 PM, Jay Cicone <Jay.Cicone@raymondjames.com> wrote:

Been cloudy here. Anyone seen the show. Any good this year???

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