(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report Aug 7th 2004, 1:30 AM, VA Beach USA (KOA campground)

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
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Subject: Fireball Report Aug 7th 2004, 1:30 AM, VA Beach USA (KOA
campground)


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Your Town/State/Country? Culpeper VA, USA


Date and Time? Aug 7th 2004, 1:30 AM


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? e


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? w


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 5


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it APPEARED?
(As a reference, a closed fist held at arm's length is
approximately 10 degrees.)
  30


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 30


How bright did it appear?
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
  -7


Did it have any color(s)? White with orange tail


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  Softball sized


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  no


How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
  5


Did you hear a sound?
If yes, what was the time delay from sighting to sound?
  no


What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
  VA Beach USA (KOA campground)


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  Travelled very fast and had orange streaks trailing