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The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. PIC is not responsible for them in any way. login or register for free in order to post comments.  Go NASAkozmos @ 11/14/2002 12:49:24 PM #
Thanks, I'm gonna download it right away, can't wait for the leonids anyway :)  RE: Go NASA
Hmmmm any idea if it's OS5 compliant...I'd download it now but I left my T|T at home today ;-( RE: Go NASA
Yes, it runs on a Tungsten T just fine. You will want to read the instructions as the app is not very self-explanatory.
Just being picky...rickyspears @ 11/14/2002 2:47:20 PM #
Ryan: The related image is of a comet, not a meteor. :o) I didn't see any way for the Sony Trolls to put a spin on this so I figured I would find another angle to troll with. Sounds like a great tool. Hopefully I'll get to use it. I haven't done scientific meteor watching in some time. Give me some space! RE: Just being picky...
Here's a good Leonid story and picture: http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/article_719_1.asp RE: Just being picky...volcanopele @ 11/14/2002 3:49:50 PM #
Ah but meteors come from comets so technically the comet image isn't to far off. RE: Just being picky...
Not wishing to rub your nose in it in any way ... Quoting from the above link - "The particles from comet Tempel-Tuttle radiate from the constellation Leo and are therefore called the Leonids" The major significance of this particular show is that we are passing through a comet's tail so the image is entirely appropriate. RE: Link is Fixed
NASA must have changed the URL overnight, I updated it with the correct one. If you'll be stargazing, check this out:
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/14nov_leonidtips.htm
MCOP with Zirepocketscience @ 11/17/2002 4:20:05 PM #
Hmm, too bad if you have a Zire I guess. You can't do the count as the software requires you to tap either the Todo or Notepad buttons...
RE: MCOP with Zire
Doesn't matter- you wouldn't be able to see what you're doing anyways, without a backlight.
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NASA has developed a meteor counting program for the Palm OS, just in time for the upcoming Leonid Meteor shower. NASA researchers developed the software so the space agency’s own scientists could make more accurate tallies of meteors during the 2001 version of the annual Leonid storm.
