Perseid meteor shower time+the best viewing place in Guangdong

Perseid meteor shower can be seen these days. Dear friends in Guangzhou, you should watch it in the best viewing place. The following small series will tell you what places in Guangzhou are suitable for watching the Perseid meteor shower. Don't miss it.

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The performance of the annual Perseid meteor shower began. 17 from July to August 24 this year, the earth will cross the orbit of the Perseid meteor shower. Among them, on August 3rd, around 16, the Perseid meteor shower will have a maximum value, with about 1 10 meteors per hour.

Perseid meteor shower can be observed in China for two consecutive days this year, and the best observation time is from 0: 00 am to before dawn on August 13 and 14. Astronomical experts said that the observation of Perseid meteor shower this year was disturbed by the bright moon, and the number of meteor showers that can be witnessed will be reduced, but bright meteors can still break through the night sky.

As early as1August, 992 12 (the early morning of July 14th of the lunar calendar), many astronomy enthusiasts thought that they would not see the Perseid meteor shower and had to go to bed early, but two citizens in Wuhan and Guangzhou observed the strange phenomenon that the Perseid meteor shower "stars fall like rain" frequently cut through the morning sky, which lasted for more than 100 years.

The perseid meteor shower in 1992 reached its peak, reaching more than 400 per hour, which was the most prosperous perseid meteor shower in the 20th and 2nd centuries. This is because the matrix of Perseid meteor shower is comet "109P", and its cycle around the sun is about 135 years. 1862, this comet was first discovered by humans when passing through the perihelion. 1992, this comet returned to perihelion. If this comet returns again, it will wait until 2 126.

Best viewing place

Sightseeing place: Nanshan, Sanshui

Tour of astronomical phenomena: you should choose a country, square or mountain area with a wide field of vision, no shelter and no light pollution, and the effect will be better. For example, Da Nan Shan in Sanshui is good. Nanshan Town in Sanshui is the passing point of the Tropic of Cancer. Tianxintang, the main peak, is 546.9 meters above sea level, far away from the city, with fresh air and little pollution, which is very suitable for observing astronomical phenomena.

In Guangfo area, Da Nan Shan is a good place for astronomy lovers. Da Nanshan is located 26 kilometers north of Southwest Street in Sanshui, bordering Datang Town in the north and Longwangmiao Reservoir in the southeast. The biggest highlight of Da Nan Shan is that it is located on the Tropic of Cancer, and it is the only mountain in Foshan located on the Tropic of Cancer. The northeast is about 6 kilometers away from Hesheng Pit, where the former Liuhe Town Government is located, covering an area of 620 hectares. Tianxintang, the main peak, is 546.9 meters above sea level, which is the second highest peak in Sanshui. Sunrise and sunset, magnificent and unparalleled, are a good place to climb and watch the sun.

The winding terrain has created the beautiful and charming mountain scenery of Da Nan Shan. The natural landscape on the mountain can be described as natural and beautiful, simple and changeable, with little artificial carving. Waterfall mountain pond presents a soft and fresh water town style. Lush trees and short grass decorate a deep forest landscape. At an altitude of 300 meters, the waterfall pours down from the cliff, just like the milky way falling into the sky and the sky. The Nanshan Reservoir, which is embedded among the secluded forests in Cangling, has a rainbow dam and bright water, just like a pearl illuminating Nanshan. On the mountain, the trees are green, the shadows are swaying, the flowers are swaying, and the streams and springs are gurgling.

There is a parking lot at the top of Da Nan Shan Mountain, and the water level of the reservoir is low, so you can fish and swim in the reservoir. Stay in a daze in front of the reservoir for about half an hour and you can hike in the mountains.

Shooting different celestial phenomena requires different equipment and equipment, but telephoto lenses are standard. In addition, shooting stars requires not only photography skills but also astronomical knowledge. Of course, it takes a little luck to take good astronomical photos. It is suggested that citizens who are interested in learning to shoot astronomical phenomena can usually set up binoculars and telephoto lenses in an open place at home to capture the whereabouts of stars in their spare time. If you encounter a special celestial phenomenon, it is best to work in pairs, one is responsible for shooting and the other is helping to change the lens. For the best shooting effect, two people can control three cameras, and a telescope equipped with a SLR can take a long view; A telephoto SLR camera can quickly shoot good results and also shoot the surrounding environment; The camera recorded the scene at that time for future synthesis or commemoration.

Information gas station

Transportation: Guangsan Expressway, go straight along Danan Road from Sanshui District, turn left at Datang Town, cross Youjinqiao and turn right at Liuhe Town. Turn left at Liuhe Town, drive straight to Bachun Village, and you will see the street sign of Da Nanshan Forest Farm on the roadside.

Accommodation: You can choose camping.

Gourmet: Sanshui seafood and wild vegetables.