(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report 12/13 at 12:10 a.m., Westlake, Texas

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 6:09 PM
Subject: Fireball Report 12/13 at 12:10 a.m., Westlake, Texas


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Your Town/State/Country? Austin, Texas USA


Date and Time? 12/13 at 12:10 a.m.


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? east


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? west


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 3


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.)
  75


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 45


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


Did it have any color(s)? blue


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  a quarter the size of the moon, surface -wise, maintained oval shape until 
dissapearance


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  8 seconds


How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
  3


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?
  Westlake, Texas


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