On the Progress and Problems of Observational Meteor Astronomy

The review examines the main aspects of the current state of observational meteor astronomy. Information is provided on the goals and objectives of observations, the modern equipment used, the methods of observations and data processing, the available international databases of accumulated network observational data and their contribution to the development of meteor astronomy and, in particular, to the establishment of new meteor showers. The current state of meteor observations in the post-Soviet space is considered. The meteor video observations launched as part of a joint Russian–Tajik project in 2024 could mark the beginning of the creation of a global meteor observation network in the territories of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan. The progressive factors of modern observational meteor astronomy, as well as existing problems and prospects for further development are formulated.