You can spot about 50 shooting stars on an average night - but you'll need a good pair of eyes. That's where these simple cameras come in, which spot meteors and send them to a group called the Global Meteor Network. Western Australia is a hub for the cameras, and the Perth Observatory are installing 16 more across the state. For more local South West news: https://ab.co/3ujUrjT | ABC South West

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