Statements (29)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
astronomer
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
shooting stars
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gptkbp:best_observed_from |
dark locations
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gptkbp:can_be_annual_or_sporadic |
yes
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gptkbp:can_be_predicted |
yes
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gptkbp:cause |
meteoroids entering atmosphere
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gptkbp:duration |
hours to days
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gptkbp:first_recorded_observation |
ancient times
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Meteor shower
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gptkbp:intensity_measured_by |
meteors per hour
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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
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gptkbp:observed_best_during |
night
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gptkbp:occurredIn |
gptkb:Earth's_atmosphere
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gptkbp:parentBody |
comet or asteroid
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gptkbp:peakPeriod |
varies by shower
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gptkbp:produces |
fireballs
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gptkbp:recurs_annually |
yes
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gptkbp:studiedBy |
astronomer
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gptkbp:visible_as |
streaks of light
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Meteor
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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