From: Arlene C. Brill, Assos, Turkey 
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 18:13:58 +0200


we have great weather/sky conditions here..but my first try last night (this
morning) at 3-4 AM turned up nothing!!

this is my third year in this part of the world for the Leonids. my first
shot in '98 was so breathtaking that i did it again last year but got rained
out. this year, the conditions are perfect but the moon is too bright and
was almost directly overhead at 3-4.

can someone tell me if i have  ANY  chance to see any Leonids here tonight ?
i'll try again but let me know (via private email PLEASE) what time i should
go up to the roof and observe.

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Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 04:09:24 +0200

just a quick message. i want to get back outside.
in spite of the moon, we've got great conditions and a great show.
not up to '98's spectacular performance, but very decent.

i'd say that we've got about 50-80 per hour with nice trails....
more later.....

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Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 04:43:49 +0200


just ran in to give you a count...
30 in about 20 minutes...two fireballs.

i can't do scientific research at the moment, sorry...i'm enjoying what's
happening too much.

just wanted to tell you that i'm glad i didn't sleep through this!!

saw two fireballs...neat!!

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last count 57 for a 30 minute watch.
two fireballs .. all Leonids but one sporatic.

great trails....i'm trying to thaw out now.

hope you all have such good viewing.