Meteor Groups and Organizations

Abstract

Potential meteor observers are encouraged to join a national or international group specializing in meteor observing. These groups provide updated news of meteor showers to come plus they often list results from members who have shared data. This chapter discusses groups that are currently active on a national or international scale. The author also provides details of each group and their specialties.

Observers are encouraged to join local, national, and international meteor groups. These groups can provide valuable information on locations to hold your observing sessions. They also allow observers to share data and information. The groups listed below, in alphabetical order, specialize in meteors and are easily located on the internet. Basic information, including websites and/or e-mail addresses is provided so that you may contact them. Your local astronomy group may also have an interest in meteor showers, so it would also be wise to contact them.

The Leonid storms of 1998–2002 were an important time for meteor groups. Many sprang up in that time period to provide information on the Leonids and meteor showers in general. After 2002 interest began to wane, and some of those running these websites moved on to other things. Unfortunately, some of the websites below may be somewhat dated. Still, most of the e-mail links within them are still good and connect you with those you seek.