[meteorite-list] Space Debris map

From: Chris Peterson <clp_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:24:07 -0600
Message-ID: <4EA02F07.8010504_at_alumni.caltech.edu>

It's a consideration, but space debris is readily distinguishable from
natural meteors given good witness reports, and I'd consider it a bit
foolish to be hopping on any planes without good witness reports or
other data.

Even so, the ratio of space debris to natural meteors is very small, so
it doesn't need to be a major concern.

Chris

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
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On 10/20/2011 8:13 AM, wahlperry at aol.com wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I found this map of all this space debris and I couldn't help but wonder
> if some of this space debris could resemble a meteor crashing to earth.
> Something to think about before hopping on a plane to investigate a
> fireball report.
>
> Sonny
>
Received on Thu 20 Oct 2011 10:24:07 AM PDT