Aurigids
Meteor shower
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Aurigids is a meteor shower occurring primarily within September.[2]
| Aurigids | |
|---|---|
Celestial map of Auriga | |
| Parent body | Kiess (C/1911 N1) |
| Radiant | |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Right ascension | 6h 4m -0s |
| Declination | +39° 00′ 00″ |
| Properties | |
| Occurs during | August 26 to September 5 |
| Date of peak | September 1[1] |
| Velocity | 65[1] km/s |
| Zenithal hourly rate | 6 |
The comet Kiess (C/1911 N1) whose orbital period is approximately 2000 to 2100 years, is the source of the material that causes the meteors.[3]
Alpha
The Alpha Aurigids were discovered by C. Hoffmeister and A. Teichgraeber, during the night of 31 August 1935.[4][5] Alpha Aurigids have been observed in the years 1935, '86, '94 and 2007 .[6][7]