Selected Internet Resources - Meteor Showers

Science Reference Section
Science, Technology, and Business Division
Library of Congress

The American Meteor Society (AMS)
Non-profit scientific organization which encourages and supports meteor astronomy.
http://www.amsmeteors.org/

Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (A.L.P.O.): Meteors Section
Includes an annual forecast of highlights and detailed listings.
http://alpo-astronomy.org

Comets and Meteor Showers
Compiled by Gary W. Kronk, and sponsored by the American Meteor Society.
http://meteorshowersonline.com/

International Meteor Organization (IMO)
The IMO aims to encourage, support and coordinate meteor observing world-wide.
http://www.imo.net/

MeteorObs
Includes an email list and forum dedicated to meteor astronomy.
http://www.meteorobs.org/

Meteors: a Primer
From Sky & Telescope Magazine.
http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/article_91_1.asp

North American Meteor Network (NAMN)
An informal group, with no membership fees or dues required. Primarily devoted to education and outreach programs, but NAMN also collects meteor and fireball observations.
http://www.namnmeteors.org/

StarDate Online: Meteor Showers and Viewing Tips
From the University of Texas McDonald Observatory.
http://stardate.org/nightsky/meteors/

Leonid meteor shower. Photo courtesy of Forrest Hamilton.

Meteorite found near Odessa, TX. Texas Memorial Museum

Meteorite. Texas Memorial Museum, University of TX.