meteor
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But meteor showers provide another powerful way to detect active objects in space.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
In research published in March 2026, I examined millions of meteor detections recorded by all sky camera systems in Canada, Japan, California and Europe.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Finding a hidden asteroid that is actively falling apart is important because meteor observations can reveal objects that ordinary telescopes cannot detect.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
While the North East and Cumbria appeared not to be at the epicentre of the meteor shower, some persistent photographers managed to catch it nonetheless.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
And dinosaurs standing around drinking coffee, staring up at the giant meteor soaring through the air, commenting on how pretty it is.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Vocabulary lists containing meteor
Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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