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First documented in 1825, the little-known meteor shower is named after the obsolete constellation Quadrans Muralis, which is no longer recognized by the International Astronomical Union, according to Discovery News.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2012: January 4 Could Show 100 Shooting Stars Per Hour 2012
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These particular meteors appear to emanate from a now-obsolete constellation known as Quadrans Muralis, or the Mural Quadrant.
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