(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report Nov 14, 2004 4:05 AM, tipp city OH 45371

[Mark Davis]

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From: "NAMN Fireball Reports" <namn at namnmeteors.org>
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Subject: Fireball Report Nov 14, 2004 4:05 AM, tipp city OH 45371


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Your Town/State/Country? Tipp City OH 45371  US


Date and Time? Nov 14, 2004  4:05 AM


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? straight up


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? 185


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 1 sec


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.)
  85


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 75


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


Did it have any color(s)? white


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  fire works streak all together


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  yes 1 sec


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?
  tipp city OH 45371


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  started pretty much over head headed towards Siruis, SSW  Kind of fat 
tail. Had the impression it was coming nearly straight down.  Short lived 
but very bright.