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A CENTRAL BUREAU FOR METEOR OBSERVATIONS.—Under the auspices of the Astronomical Society of Antwerp, a Central office has been established for the collection and coordination of observations of meteors. A beginning was made in 1907, and in twenty-two months 5960 observations were recorded by forty' observers in thirty-six localities. This essay showed that a much wider organisation was desirable, and the new Bureau Central Meteorique hopes to receive the cooperation of all observers of meteors, amateurs and otherwise, the world over. In the Publication No. 1 is given a complete set of directions and advice, so that anyone, astronomer or not, who can observe regularly, may at once join in the international cooperative scheme. In a circular which accompanies the publication, M. Birkenstock points out that the expenses of the new organisation will be large, and asks all those interested in meteoric astronomy to assist by making an annual subscription of at least 5 francs.
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Our Astronomical Column . Nature 84, 152–153 (1910). https://doi.org/10.1038/084152a0
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