Eta Carinids

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The Eta Carinids are a meteor shower lasting from January 14 to 27 each year. It peaks on January 21. It was first discovered in 1961 in Australia.[1] It gets its name from the radiant which is close to the nebulous star Eta Carinae.


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  1. ^ Kronk, Gary W., Eta Carinids, accessed January 21, 2007


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