Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:astronomer
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
shooting stars
|
| gptkbp:best_observed_from |
dark locations
|
| gptkbp:can_be_annual_or_sporadic |
yes
|
| gptkbp:can_be_predicted |
yes
|
| gptkbp:cause |
meteoroids entering atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:duration |
hours to days
|
| gptkbp:first_recorded_observation |
ancient times
|
| gptkbp:intensity_measured_by |
meteors per hour
|
| gptkbp:majorExamples |
gptkb:Leonids
gptkb:Quadrantids gptkb:Orionids gptkb:Draconids gptkb:Perseids gptkb:Eta_Aquariids gptkb:Geminids gptkb:Lyrids |
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
constellation where radiant appears
|
| gptkbp:observed_best_during |
night
|
| gptkbp:occurredIn |
gptkb:Earth's_atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:parentBody |
comet or asteroid
|
| gptkbp:peakPeriod |
varies by shower
|
| gptkbp:produces |
fireballs
|
| gptkbp:recurs_annually |
yes
|
| gptkbp:studiedBy |
gptkb:astronomer
|
| gptkbp:visible_as |
streaks of light
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shooting_Star
gptkb:Meteor |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Meteor shower
|