[meteorite-list] FW: Satellite re-entry

From: Matson, Robert <ROBERT.D.MATSON_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:06:17 2004
Message-ID: <AF564D2B9D91D411B9FE00508BF1C86901B4E559_at_US-Torrance.mail.saic.com>

Hi All,

While this observer misidentified *what* he saw, it is a perfect
example of a USEFUL bolide report. He provides his exact ground
coordinates, the exact time of his observation, and angular
coordinates to the starting and terminal points of the meteor.
Hallmarks of a seasoned satellite observer. If only more
observers were this attentive to ~details that matter~, our
success at recovering meteorites from such falls would be much
better.

Cheers,
Rob

-----Original Message-----
From: lebensraum_at_webtv.net [mailto:lebensraum@webtv.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 4:47 PM
To: SeeSat-L_at_satobs.org
Subject: Satellite re-entry

Columbus, Nebraska
41.44N 97.21W
Just saw a satellite &/or debris re-entry within the hour, 5:54:50 CST.
It started about 35 degrees elevation and due south and ended about 30
degrees elevation and 150 degrees azimuth.
It brightened steadily for 3 or4 seconds, was visible for less than a
second after it disintegrated. It was yellow orange in color.
I hope this type of reporting is desired by the list. Charles
Received on Mon 25 Nov 2002 01:16:59 PM PST