December, 2006

Upcoming Events.

The 2007 Mensa Canada AG

The early bird registration deadline for the 2007 Mensa Canada AG (June 29 - July 2nd in Edmonton, Alberta) is approaching. $95 before Feb 1st, then $110. Registrations are in from as far away as Texas and Denmark, so make the short drive up the QE2 and join us in welcoming fellow Mensans from around the world.

See www.mensaedmonton.ca for more information.
Or contact: Hal Simonson - chair2007


NTN TRIVIA NIGHT, at Melrose cafe, 730 - 17thAve. S.W. has been cancelled until further notice, however, IF you would like to organise it, go ahead and let me know what time and which day, and I would be happy to advertise it for you.

Sunday Brunch, contact Daryl Richardson for details, h.d.richardson@shaw.ca. Monthly event. HE NEEDS TO KNOW EXACT NUMBERS, RESERVATIONS ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT HIM DIRECTLY.

2nd Tuesdays as usual, a coffee and coversation evening. same time and place BYO everything.
Email Peter Walker or Vicki Herd for details or questions about the event.

meteorites

December meteorite showers.

(source)
http://www.amsmeteors.org/showers.html#2006

(and Robert Lunsford)

Dec Phoenicids. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nov 28 - Dec 09 . . . . . Dec 06 (peak)
Puppid/Velids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 01 - Dec 15 . . . . . Dec 07 var/hr
Monocetorids . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 27 - Dec 17 . . . . . Dec 09 10 /hr
Sigma Hydrids. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 03 - Dec 15 . . . . . Dec 12 2 /hr
Geminids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 07 - Dec 17 . . . . . Dec 14 120/hr
Coma Bereicids . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 12 - Jan 23 . . . . . Dec 20 5 /hr
Ursids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 17 - Dec 26 . . . . . Dec 22 10/hr


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perseids

To view a larger picture: The 2005 August Perseids.

COMET SWAN: There is a new comet in the night sky, Comet Swan. It is brightening up in the Western sky after sunset. Observers report a "spectacular" emerald-colored head and a long sinuous tail. Visit http://spaceweather.com for sky maps and more information.

http://spaceweather.com
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