(meteorobs) Definition of a meteor (was Re: Fifth gradescien cebook)

[Paul Howe]

Scientific Name:
astrum caducus ferme



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> [mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org]On Behalf Of Bias, Peter V
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 11:59 AM
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> Subject: RE: (meteorobs) Definition of a meteor (was Re: Fifth
> gradesciencebook)
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> 	Question:
> 	>What is the object called after a meteoroid has gone 
> thru the meteor phase 
> 	>and is into the dark phase of flight...and has yet to 
> hit the ground? :O)
> 	>George Zay
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> 	Answers:
> 	1.  A stealth bomber
> 	2.  a falling rock
> 	3.  a meteor-might
> 	4.  ?
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> 	   Pete Bias
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