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UFO capture and analysis requires only a modest specification PC.  The minimum specification is outlined in the table below. Item Minimum specification Recommended specification CPU Pentium 4 HT, Pentium D (dual core) Core2 Duo, Core2 Quad, AMD APU RAM 1GB ram 2-4GB (if you plan to process also on the same Continue Reading

On the night of 5th December 2016, a remarkable Sigma Hydrid fireball lit up the sky, capturing the attention of astronomers and skywatchers. This article delves into the specifics of this event, providing detailed observations, analysis, and its importance in the study of meteors. Observations of the Fireball The Sigma Continue Reading

Yesterday at 9:47pm Twitter media and public responded to a sighting of a large meteor fireball, spotted over England and Wales. UKMON cameras managed to get a video recording of this event, although only partially visible from the videos but we still managed to pull out some scientifically valuable data. Continue Reading

The UK Meteor Observation Network has launched a new service streaming images of meteors as they are recorded. With our new site you will be able to view the meteors from any one of the participating stations and even compare observations from different stations. The launch of this new site Continue Reading

Our meteor detection cameras captured a series of atmospheric sprites on 25 January 2014. Sprites are a rare phenomenon, especially during this time of year. These luminous events, which occur high above thunderstorm clouds, were recorded as a storm passed through the South-East. Our Ash Vale camera detected four sprite Continue Reading

Three UKMON cameras captured fireball event on 15 February 2014 at 18:30:20; this fireball was also reported by members of public and by all accounts it was a spectacular sight.  Unfortunately for us, our cameras only managed to record a partial track. Let’s look at  what our cameras recorded. We were first alerted Continue Reading

The 2014 Perseid meteor shower provided a spectacular display of bright meteors, capturing the imagination of stargazers. This article showcases some of the best images from the event, recorded on the night of 12-13 August 2014. Event Highlights The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event known for producing numerous Continue Reading

Geminids (GEM) meteor shower is second most observed shower of the year, right after summer time Perseids. It’s a reliable shower that regularly produces splendid and often bright meteors, with the occasional fireballs. The shower peaks from 7pm December 13 until  5pm UT December 14 The Moon in last quarter rises Continue Reading

In the first part of this article we reported on some notably bright meteors recorded by the Brazilian BRAMON network and Ukrainian MeteorsUA network during the “Big Spring Hole”, a period of decreased meteor activity lasting through spring months (in fact, from the latter half of January until the end Continue Reading

On the night of 26 April 2015, at precisely 21:10 UT, a significant fireball event was observed across various locations. This article delves into the details of the event, including observations, analysis, and its significance in the study of meteors. Event Overview The fireball on 26 April 2015 was a Continue Reading

A new meteor shower has just been (provisionally) recognised, and observations from ukmon cameras are playing their part in the discovery and confirmation. We are busy checking through meteors captured on or around 15 September to see which seemed to come from part of the constellation of Cygnus. The Wilcot Continue Reading

Each year, we observe a multitude of meteor showers, totaling over 20,000 meteors. Among these, the Perseid meteor shower is likely the most observed, largely due to the pleasant temperatures in August that encourage people to venture outdoors and enjoy this spectacular natural display. Second year in a row UKMON Continue Reading

On Halloween evening, when we typically expect to capture witches and ghosts on camera, we recorded something far more intriguing: a sporadic fireball. This remarkable event featured two explosions and was captured by two UKMON cameras. Details of the Fireball The fireball exhibited an actual magnitude of -6.3, making it Continue Reading

Event Overview A very large fireball was reported by the public and first noticed by our Church Crookham station at 3:16 AM on 17 March 2016. The intense brightness momentarily overloaded the camera, but a second video will enable us to triangulate and calculate the orbit soon. Preliminary calculations estimate Continue Reading

Overview of the Event On March 17, 2016, at 3:16:54 UT, a spectacular fireball meteor lit up the sky over the UK. This event, which lasted about four seconds, was witnessed by many and extensively reported to the UK Meteor Observation Network (UKMON). Visual Observations Observers from the UK, Netherlands, Continue Reading

You can start your very own meteor video detection camera. It’s easier with our detailed guide. Video meter observation, unlike visual observation, does not require the observer to watch the sky continually. Instead, detecting and recording meteors is an automated process. It sounds like it might be complicated, but in Continue Reading

If you’re fascinated by meteors and wish to contribute to scientific research, investing in a UKMON meteor detection camera is an excellent choice. This guide provides detailed insights into the features, setup process, and benefits of owning a UKMON meteor detection camera. Features of UKMON Meteor Detection Cameras UKMON meteor Continue Reading

UKMON is part of European viDeo MeteOr Network Database. EDMOND is a database of orbits based and computed upon the video data of observed meteor showers. It is a result of cooperation and data sharing among seven national networks. Only working together we can gain better understanding of meteor science. Continue Reading

The SonotaCo UFO Detect software supports a range of CCTV cameras and video decoders. Best choice is Dazzle DVC range The SonotaCo UFO Detect software supports a range of CCTV cameras and video decoders, the choice is yours. However a number of stations are using the following CCTV configuration; Camera: Continue Reading

This project describes the construction of an NTP (Network Time Protocol) Stratum-1 Time Server using a GPS source and an Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller. The description here is based significantly on the initial work of Russell and Jon Slater who constructed the first unit for use at the South Downs Continue Reading

Thousands across the UK witnessed a slow-moving fireball meteor on 28 February 2021 at 9:54 PM. A fireball meteor, space debris entering the atmosphere at high speeds, creates heat and light visible in the night sky. Event Details Scientific Analysis Dr. Ashley King of the Natural History Museum and UKFAll Continue Reading

On the night of 24-25 November 2017, the UK experienced two significant fireball events, reported by 343 individuals, marking it the most reported fireball night for UKMON (United Kingdom Meteor Observation Network). The Midnight Fireball (20171124_235955) On 24 November 2017, at 23:59 UT, the first fireball of the night was Continue Reading

Carbonaceous chondrite meteorite in Natural History Museum laboratory – Photo: Natural History Museum The UKMON team has been longing for the chance to bring you this headline, and at last, it has happened. Fragments of the fireball that streaked across our skies on 28 February 2021 fell as meteorites and fragments amounting Continue Reading