Solar System - Small bodies of Solar System Topics
Leonids in the Crystal Ball
1999 — April 6, 2011
Most experts agree that 1999 is a likely year for a full-fledged Leonids meteor storm. Other forecasters think that better displays could be in store for 2000 - 2002. Whatever the case, the place to be before dawn on November 18, 1999 is outdoors and looking up!
Huge Fireball Dazzles Midwest
1999 — April 6, 2011
Tuesday night an unusual Earth-grazing fireball attracted stares in over a half-dozen US states. Could it be a taste of things to come when the Leonids peak Thursday morning?
Going Comet Wild
1999 — April 6, 2011
The Stardust spacecraft is poised to blast off on a rendezvous with a comet - and set to bring back pieces of the comet's coma to Earth.
Hunting for Halley's Comet
1999 — April 6, 2011
This weekend, a high-flying weather balloon takes off from Kansas in search of meteoroids from comet Halley.
A Wild Ride in Search of Meteors
1999 — April 6, 2011
On April 11, NASA scientists successfully launched a weather balloon designed to capture meteoroids in the stratosphere. Video highlights from the flight include the sunset as seen from 80,000 ft. and eerie gurgling sounds caused by high altitude winds.
What next, Leonids?
1999 — April 6, 2011
The Leonids of 1999 provided skywatchers in Europe and the Middle East with a tremendous show of over 1500 Meteorsper hour at the peak. What lies in store for stargazers next year and in the early 21st century? Read what the experts say!
NASA Meteor Balloon Rises Again
1999 — April 6, 2011
NASA scientists and ham radio amateurs are teaming up for a weather balloon flight to the stratosphere during the Leonid meteor shower on November 18, 1999. The balloon will transmit a live webcast of the shower from an altitude of 100,000 ft or more, far above any bad weather or obscuring clouds.
Leonids Rain in Spain
1999 — April 6, 2011
An outburst of over 1500 Leonid Meteorsper hour dazzled observers in Europe and the Middle East.
Leonids Control Center monitors meteor activity
1999 — April 6, 2011
International team will provide meteor counts for satellite operators
Tuning in to April meteor showers
1999 — April 6, 2011
Last week's Lyrid meteor shower was a bit of a disappointment visually, but it put on quite a show for radio observers. In this story you can learn about the basics of radio Meteorsand listen to radar echoes from a bright shooting star.