NSW 2022 - Shooting Stars in the Natural Environment

Look in the right direction at the right time and you might see a shooting star. But what exactly are they? Are they random or in a pattern? Why are some brighter and different colours from others? Where do they come from, and where do they go? Do they burn up and disappear like magic? Can I hear them? Could I find one in my backyard? Could I be hit by one? Would it be dangerous or too hot to touch? What would it smell like? What’s inside it?
Location
MPAS Observatory @ The Briars
450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha VIC 3934