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Old 20th of April 2012 (Fri)   #1
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Default Lyrids Meteor Shower

Just a heads up, Lyrids Meteor Shower peaks this Saturday night 4-21-2012 and with a New Moon!
Going to try and get some shots. Just searched the forums and didn't see anything posted up about it.
IF you get some shots post em up. GL
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Old 21st of April 2012 (Sat)   #2
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Default Re: Lyrids Meteor Shower

I'm planning to get some shots!!!
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Old 22nd of April 2012 (Sun)   #3
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Default Re: Lyrids Meteor Shower

Didn't get pics, nothing in the right spot, but did see some nice meteors. will try agian another night.
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Default Re: Lyrids Meteor Shower

wow, no posted picts here , we had cloudy skies in SE Michigan.
I'm trying tonight post 1 day, skies are clear - go figure, hopefully I'll get 1 or 2.
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Default Re: Lyrids Meteor Shower

Rain rain, go away... stupid nor'easter all weekend long! I don't think it's stopped raining in the past 24 hours.
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