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Leonid Meteor Shower

Posted by Hemos on from the very-nice dept.

Tristan Bennett writes "It looks as though those in Australia and America are in for a real treat. During the week before and after November 18, the Earth will pass through the trail of comet Tempel-Tuttle and be pelted with hail of sand-sized material. This year is supposed to be special, with astronomers predicting anywhere from 800 (North America) - 8,000 (Australia) meteors visible per hour at the storm's peak -- on November 18th."

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  1. imagine by _generica · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    a beowulf clust....

    ahh forget it...

  2. You know by 11+platter+hard+driv · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    In the thick of it all, when I think of comets, make me think of trols the most. How they can contain a comet in the troll living and dining room, and show it off. All trolls have a comet somewhere in the house, the really shiny ones are ornaments on the troll christmas tree.

    he he, hard drive troll is spinning...

  3. Beware the Phantoms by Vegan+Pagan · · Score: 3, Flamebait

    Let's just hope there aren't any soul stealers aboard.

  4. ive come to learn by psychalgia · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    that america is in for a real treat every day we awake. It's a pleasure to share it with Australia. Sorry to be sappy, but rocks in space scare the shit outta me.

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