Santa Catarina recorded 800 meteors

cnnbrasil.com.br (Portuguese)

Around 800 meteors were recorded in Santa Catarina, Brazil, during the peak of the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower. The astronomical event, also coinciding with the Alpha Capricornids, was highlighted by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Five cameras captured the celestial activity. The study of meteor showers aids in protecting satellites and understanding the Solar System's formation.


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