Brazilian astronomy does not have the same projection as developed countries, but that does not mean that local researchers do not contribute to the scientific community. An independent group, from the Brazilian Meteor Observation Network – BRAMON, discovered two new meteor showers. These are Epsilon Gruids (EGR) and August Caelids (ACD). 2k1f5g
The announcement came after three years of data collection. "There were hundreds of calculations, involving thousands of meteors. And to everyone’s delight, it was not only possible to validate the first group discovered, but also to find a second valid group”, said Lauriston Trindade, a researcher from Maranguape – CE, who ed the research group only in January 2017.
The curious thing is that the discovery, which has international repercussions, is the result of a voluntary and collaborative research network. It is formed by citizens of various professional backgrounds who are interested in scientific production and dissemination. According to BRAMON CEO Carlos Augusto Di Pietro, who is a systems analyst, range from professional astronomers to 16-year-old students.
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meteor showers are caused by the collision of particles with the Earth, while the planet revolves around the Sun. The burning of these particles forms luminous trails in the sky. In common sense, the phenomenon is known as “shooting stars”. In periods of higher incidence, they form what are called meteor showers.
These rains are cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, with the dates and positions in the sky in which they are visible. The Brazilians have already helped to determine 4.205 orbits. The insight came after scientists noticed a pattern in two sets of meteors, which resulted in the two new showers Epsilon Gruids (EGR) and August Caelids (ACD). The first is estimated to peak on June 11th, and the second on August 5th.
The findings were included in the official list of the International Astronomical Union.
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BRAMON's network is open to anyone interested in contributing, even if they do not have adequate equipment. Anyone wishing to testify about the meteor sighting – and help confirm the peak period – can get in touch through the BRAMON official Facebook page.
