[meteorite-list] Rocket Launch "contrail"

From: Robert Verish <bolidechaser_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:28:31 2004
Message-ID: <20031018163629.87698.qmail_at_web60306.mail.yahoo.com>

Good Morning from Pasadena,

Just now observed the lingering "contrail" of a launch
all the way over at Vandenberg CA.

The way that this rocket exhaust twisted and was
distorted by the atmosphere at that high altitude
reminded me of our discussion about "debris trails"
from fireballs.

Definitely different from all the jet airliner
contrails that were in the sky at the same time.

By the time I found my digital camera, it had
dissapated too much to show the distinctive twisting.

I should check the launch schedule (if it isn't
classified info) and be better prepared the next time.
Bob V.


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Received on Sat 18 Oct 2003 12:36:29 PM PDT