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Meteor showers are one of the most magical events that you can witness, yet most people don't really know what to do to make the most of these opportunities. Here are some tips from the experts on watching the stars fall from the sky!
Use a wide-angle lens and set your camera on a tripod pointing to the sky in the direction in which the meteor shower will come. Snap pictures at random every couple of minutes or so, on a long exposure and you are bound to get a photo to remember.
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If the weather is looking good around the peak of the meteor shower then get online and book a last minute night-time flight. If the weather is clear and you are flying in the right direction, you might have a very good chance of seeing an awesome meteor shower.
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Use your camera to try to record the event forever!
Use a wide-angle lens and set your camera on a tripod pointing to the sky in the direction in which the meteor shower will come. Snap pictures at random every couple of minutes or so, on a long exposure and you are bound to get a photo to remember.
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Book a last minute flight if the weather is good!
If the weather is looking good around the peak of the meteor shower then get online and book a last minute night-time flight. If the weather is clear and you are flying in the right direction, you might have a very good chance of seeing an awesome meteor shower.
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Know when the best meteor showers are each year.
Ok, so this is an obvious one. However make the most of your viewing nights by ensuring you know when the best meteor showers are and planning to be in the right time and place for them.
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Observe in the golden period - midnight to dawn
The hours between midnight and dawn are typically the best time to watch a meteor shower.
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Head out of the city to where it is dark.
Escaping the glow of the city will give you the darkness you need to appreciate a meteor shower. State and National parks are good options, especially up in the country areas.
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Watch from a spot without obstructions on a clear night
If there is an area of the sky you cannot see, you will miss the meteors that appear in that part of the sky! For the same reason, try facing high enough up in the sky so that no part of the horizon blocks your view.
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A chair or blanket makes viewing a real pleasure.
Bring a lounge chair or blanket, so you can relax and look up with ease
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Don't take binoculars - use your eyes.
The best equipment for watching meteor showers is the two optical devices located in your head - your eyes. Binoculars will drive you nuts.
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Dress warm.
Dress warmer than you think you need to, especially in winter.
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Allow time for your eyes to adjust to darkness.
Give your eyes about an hour to adjust to the dark conditions, so that you can also practice some prior to prime observing time.
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