Um den Meteorregen heute Abend aus Manchester, UK, zu beobachten, müssen Sie nicht unbedingt an einen dunklen Himmelort reisen, obwohl dies die Sichtbarkeit durch Reduzierung der Lichtverschmutzung verbessern würde. Für die Beobachtung mit Ihrem Celestron 127SLT Teleskop ist zu beachten, dass Meteore am besten mit dem bloßen Auge gesehen werden, da sie breite Bahnen über den Himmel ziehen, sodass das Teleskop für dieses Ereignis möglicherweise nicht unbedingt erforderlich ist. Blicken Sie in den nordöstlichen Teil des Himmels, wo sich der Strahlungspunkt des Regens typischerweise befindet, und lassen Sie Ihre Augen sich an die Dunkelheit gewöhnen, um die optimale Beobachtung zu ermöglichen.
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As the other commenter mentioned, meteor showers are best observed with the naked eye, as no equipment is needed. Meteors appear unpredictably across the sky, though for the Perseids, they radiate away from the constellation Perseus. Each meteor lasts only a fraction of a second, making it impossible to aim binoculars or a telescope in time.
To watch, simply set up a blanket or reclining chair and look toward the northeast or overhead in the evening. If you can locate Perseus using an app like SkySafari or Stellarium, keep your gaze in that general direction. Avoid looking at your phone or other bright lights to preserve your night vision, which helps you spot even faint meteors.
Dark skies are ideal, as light pollution or a bright moon can reduce visibility. This year, the moon will be out for much of the night, so fewer meteors may be visible, but you should still see a fair number per hour.
For the best experience, find a location with darker skies and an open field. No telescope or magnification is necessary—simply be patient, and the wonders of the night sky will gradually unfold before you.
To expand on the advice about not using a telescope, hold your pinkie finger out at arm’s length. The width of your fingertip covers roughly the same amount of sky as you’d see through a telescope at low magnification.
Now imagine trying to spot a shooting star in such a narrow field of view.
Even satellites, which move much more slowly, are very difficult to track with a telescope.
For the best experience, choose a location with dark skies and minimal light pollution, avoiding any direct light sources like streetlights. No telescope is necessary. Bring a thick blanket to lie on, a pillow, and an extra blanket to stay warm. Simply lie back and gaze at the sky.
If you like, bring binoculars and a star atlas or app to help identify constellations.
Keep in mind that the bright moon can interfere with visibility, so consider waiting a day or two. The moon rises later each night this week, providing darker skies. Although the meteor shower peaks tonight, you’ll still see meteors over the next few nights.
To capture the meteor shower with a phone, the results will likely be poor. I’d recommend viewing it through a telescope for a much better experience.
To photograph the meteor shower effectively, use a real camera with a wide-angle or fisheye lens. Phone images won’t produce good results.
A telescope isn’t useful for viewing meteors, as they are small, brief, and unpredictable. It’s unlikely you’ll catch one in the telescope’s field of view, and even if you do, you’d only see a small part of the trail, which isn’t very exciting.
Instead, use your unaided eyes to look up at a broad section of the night sky. This increases your chances of seeing meteors and allows you to view the entire trail.
u/ilessthan3math has also shared helpful information on this topic.
Keep in mind that the media tends to exaggerate. With the gibbous moon this year, dark skies will be limited for viewing the Perseids. You may spot a few bright meteors, but don’t expect a spectacular display.