Gamma Normids

Gamma Normids (GNO)
Discovery date1929
Radiant
ConstellationNorma
(near Gamma2 Normae)
Right ascension16h 24m
Declination−51°
Properties
Occurs duringMarch 7 – 23
Date of peakMarch 15
Velocity68 km/s km/s
Zenithal hourly rate<1-2

The Gamma Normids (GNO) are a weak meteor shower, active from March 7 to 23, peaking on March 15. The radiant is located near the star Gamma2 Normae in the constellation Norma.

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