Alexandra Mikušková

Graduated from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague with a focus on chemistry and materials technology. Interested in astronomy since youth, she continues her work at the Valašské Meziříčí Observatory, where she is involved in outreach and meteor observations. Alongside her scientific work, she is passionate about travel and exploring natural and cultural connections, which she combines with astronomy and education.

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news Nov 16, 2025

Video observation of meteors in the CEMeNt and SSOVMO networks in September and October 2025

In September and October 2025, tens of thousands of meteors were recorded by the CEMeNt and SSO VMO network cameras with historically highest frequency. The most significant shower was the Orionids with 437 multi-station orbits in the CEMeNt network, followed by the Southern Taurids with 223 orbits. Sporadic background activity reached its maximum in these months with up to twice the frequency compared to spring months, with the total number of recorded orbits exceeding 12,000.

news Jul 4, 2025

Video observations of meteors in the CEMeNt network in May and June 2025

May and June 2025: less favourable weather, but records on 22/27 nights. The Eta Aquariids had a below-average maximum (4 May, ZHR 40±9; secondary on 7 May); CEMeNt determined 27 multi-station orbits. The network recorded 5,421→1,083 (May) and 7,408→1,516 (June) orbits. On 13 June, a rare three-member meteor cluster (JEC) with extremely low randomness (≈1.9×10⁻⁵) was captured.