August Meteor Shower Will Be 'A Great Show'


	August Meteor Shower Will Be 'A Great Show'

ecopirate

7-12-2007 2:23 PM

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7-12-2007 3:09 PM

dorine

One year I saw this meteor shower far away from city lights. It was spectacular!

7-13-2007 9:14 AM

pkronfield

I'll be at the ranch that weekend. No lights!! Figure I'll drive back to Houston early Mon morning. On moonless nights the starts are spectacular up there.

7-13-2007 10:20 AM

The REAL Napster

I'll probably head up into the Rockies somewhere close by and pitch the tent. Always nice to go up there anyway!

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