The Jeff Kennedy Show

What is a Meteor Shower? Kevin Schindler - PIO and Historian of Lowell Observatory


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Jeff and Monica visit with PIO and Historian of Lowell Observatory, Kevin Schindler to discuss key viewing opportunities and what a meteor shower actually is. The Lyrids are tied to Comet Thatcher, creating the shower we see in April; the Eta Aquarrids Shower is linked to Halley's Comet and to view this shower you will need to view the Southern sky; there are multiple free apps that you can purchase to view and learn more of the night sky - particularly when we have some early morning planet action happening this month with Venus, Mercury, and Saturn all making an appearance.

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