Night Sky Observation: Meteor Showers
Data Sheet

Your name: _____________________________________________

Name of meteor shower: __________________________________

Date: ________________________ Time: _______________________

Location: _____________________ Sky Conditions: ________________

1. Sketch a horizon view showing the location of the radiant of the meteor with a reference constellation. Make sure the altitude and azimuth are labelled on your sketch.















2. Count the number of meteors every 5 minutes by making tick marks on a piece of paper. Use your five minute totals to get an estimated hourly rate. Record your data and show your work below.





3. Describe other objects such as the moon, planets, bright stars (give the name) that you observed after you were done #2. Do at least four objects. The description can include the phase of the moon, colors, etc.

Object name         altitude        azimuth        constellation it was in         description