Author Archives: Vincent Perlerin

About Vincent Perlerin

Vincent Perlerin, PhD is a software developer, web designer and community manager. He is working on the American Meteor Society under the supervision of Mike Hankey. He is the lead front-end developer of the project.
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May
2013

Asteroid 1998 QE2

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1998 QE2

The massive asteroid 1998 QE2 will pass 6.2 million kilometres (3.8 million miles) from the Earth on Friday, May 31st 2013 at 4:59pm EDT (20:59 UT.) We believe 1998 QE2 is as large as 9 times the size of the… Read More >

4 In Fireball Sightings, Meteor Obversation History

8
Mar
2013

Meteor Terminology

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Ams Meteor Terminology

Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a meteor and a meteorite or an asteroid, meteoroid or comet? Here are the answers to all your questions regarding Meteor Terminology. Meteor Terminology: Comet, Asteroid, Meteroid, Meteor, Meteorite, Fireball and Bolid

6 In Meteor Showers