(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report Sept. 22,2005 Approx. 7 00pm ; las vegas sunset, Outside of las vegas near red rocks

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Thanks for the reply Ernie! I'll pass that information on....

Mark


> Mark,
> 
> I believe this post (Los Vegas) and your next forward (Phoenix) were
> both observing the Minotaur rocket launch from Vandenberg that evening.
> Very impressive sights when they occur.  From my location in Los Angeles
> we were able to see first and second stage separation.
> 
> Best Wishes,
> Ernie
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org
> [mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org] On Behalf Of Mark Davis
> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 3:18 AM
> To: Meteor Observing List
> Subject: (meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report Sept. 22,2005 Approx. 7 00pm
> ;las vegas sunset, Outside of las vegas near red rocks
> 
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> From:    NAMN Fireball Reports <namn at namnmeteors.org>
> Subject: Fireball Report Sept. 22,2005   Approx. 7 00pm ; las vegas
> sunset, 
> Outside of las vegas near red rocks
> Date:    Mon, 26 Sep 2005 01:18:10 +0000
> 
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> Your Town/State/Country? Chicago,IL  USA
> 
> 
> Date and Time? Sept. 22,2005   Approx. 7 00pm ; las vegas sunset
> 
> 
> What compass direction did the fireball appear from? west
> 
> 
> What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? south
> 
> 
> How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 30sec
> 
> 
> 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.)
> 
> 
> 
> How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED?
> 
> 
> How bright did it appear?
> Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
>   star
> 
> 
> Did it have any color(s)? yes
> 
> 
> Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
>   yes ..into two. It was awesome!
> 
> 
> Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
> How long did that last?
>   no. but the other had left a cloud that looked like  the number 2
> 
> 
> 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?
>   Outside of las vegas near red rocks
> 
> 
> Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
>   Im not sure if this is correct site to report what  I witnessed. I
> have 
> never
> seen anything like this. It sure was awesome!  I have pictures. I
> believe it 
> was
> a meteor.
> 
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