https://bzimmer.ziclix.com/tags/perseids/ Recent content in Perseids on Hugo en Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:47:17 +0100 https://bzimmer.ziclix.com/2008/08/16/stars-meteors-and-an-early-morning/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 https://bzimmer.ziclix.com/2008/08/16/stars-meteors-and-an-early-morning/ <p>Very early on Tuesday morning I quietly left the house and set up the tripod facing to the stars in hopes of viewing the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseids">Perseids</a>.</p> <p>A bit of a running joke with a friend of mine, I have historically been unable to see shooting stars for some reason unknown to me. I&rsquo;m happy to report this <em>finally</em> changed. While I have no photos of the event I&rsquo;ll forever remember the moment and the child-like excitement it created.</p>