Leonids Meteor Radiant from 2001
When the meteor trails are followed backward to their origin they appear
to be originating from the same position in the sky. This is where the Earth's
orbit crosses the meteor stream
Leonids Meteor Radiant from 2001
When the meteor trails are followed backward to their origin they appear
to be originating from the same position in the sky. This is where the Earth's
orbit crosses the meteor stream
......and
the streams are not homogenous from year to year.
..here's
the reason why (from Sky & Telescope).
Galactic Home......tjt