Leonid Meteor Shower Peak

Tonight was probably the most appropriate night to see the sky. Because the Orionid meteor shower will peak tonight. The average is expected to see 15-20 meteors per hour. But, of course if the condition of the sky is really dark.
Not just a meteor shower, tonight there are also other sights, in the form of the planet Jupiter, which was heading the opposition (closest point to Earth), the constellation Orion, the constellation Canis Mayoris, Sirius is the brightest star and seven star angel.
To be able to enjoy the night and hunt for meteor with a maximum, there are a few tips. Here are tips from Mutoha Arkanuddin Community of Jogja Astro Club.
1. Pray for clear skies that night. The brighter, the more meteors can be seen.
2. Find a dark, airy and secure. For example, by going to the beach. Bring some friends as well so the atmosphere more lively. Do not forget to also bring a snack, a flashlight, repellents and other supplies.
3. Before the observations, it is better to download the software Stellarium. After that, try to identify celestial objects and a few constellations that look.


4. Starting observation. Observations should be done after hours until 22:00 the next few hours, but no later than 1:00 o'clock in the morning. At 1:00, the Moon will appear in the east and Old Moon phases makes the light dim meteors light beat.
5. Try to find constellations, Jupiter and other celestial bodies that have been identified based on Stellarium. At 0:30 o'clock in the constellation Orion in the east above the bright star Sirion.
6. Although the Orionid meteor shower is not the most crowded, but it is not possible there is a large meteor (Fireball) that appears. So keep waiting.
7. Actually, do not need a telescope to see the meteor showers and other objects. But if you have one, so-so to carry. But most importantly, do not forget to bring a DSLR camera or at least that supports shooting in dark conditions, so do not miss this wonderful moment.
Orionid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower which peaks every 21 to 22 October. Named for the Orionid meteor shower as if coming from the constellation Orion or the Hunter that in terms of Java known as Latitude Moluccas.
Orionid meteor showers from Comet 1P/Halley dust remaining ever passing near Earth. When entering the Earth's atmosphere, comet dust burns up to appear as a meteor shower. In this meteor shower, meteor streaking across the sky will appear quickly, traveling at 66 miles per second.
With the many objects that can be viewed in conjunction with this meteor shower, this moment to be missed. So, do not forget to see it tonight.

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