Hi folks..some text from a press release for geminds and ISS. as always feel free to amend and use
METEOR SHOWER IN DECEMBER.
Over the course of a week from the 10th of December, the sky above us will play host to a meteor or shooting star shower. Shooting stars are grains of sand that burn up as they enter the earth's atmosphere. Usually they would caused by a cloud of dust left behind by a comet. As the earth is orbiting the sun it passes through this cloud of dust and we get a meteor shower
The best time to see these particular shooting stars known as the Geminids is on the night of the 13th/14th December. At that time, when the moon is below the horizon and from a dark site (not the town) it may be possible to see a meteor a minute. They can appear from any where in the sky and at any time but they tend to be better after midnight. For a better idea of where to look why not visit
www.kerryastronomyclub.com
where there will be a sky map showing where the meteors come from
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION BACK IN OUR SKIES
The International Space Station (ISS) is back in our evening skies from 18th December 06. It will continue to cross our evening skies until 6th January. The International Space Station will appear as a bright star like object crossing the sky from West to East. It will take a number of minutes to cross the sky and can cross low down in the south or pass almost overhead. The International Space Station is currently orbiting at a height of about 350km. At the time of writing the Space Shuttle is close to launch and may also be visible as it approaches it's rendezvous with the space station. If there is an opportunity to see both as they cross our skies there will be details available on
www.kerryastronomyclub.com
as will accurate times for when to see the international space station.
Also folks dont forget to check out the Advanced observing program on
www.astroshack.net/Meteor%20Watch.php
Here you will find info on how to contribute valuable scientific information while enjoying the meteor shower
  