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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.
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.