(meteorobs) Huge fireball observed over France on January 25 2008

[Javor Kac]

On Sun, 27 Jan 2008, Karl Antier wrote:

> So to wake it a little bit, I wanted to inform you that a huge (around 
> -12/-15 according to the first testimonies I read) fireball crossed in
> Southern France on January 25 evening, around 17h15 UT. It apparently
> crossed from very South of France (Provence) to Central France (Bourges,
> where it seems to have fragmented), and produced strong sonic booms.
> I'm currently collecting data to try to reconstruct its trajectory, and
> let you informed of what it gives.
> It was also apparently observed from Italy. Has anyone witnesses from
> that part of Europe ?
> And if anyone has anything to share...

Karl,

it is very interesting that meteor cameras in Slovenia recorded two
fireballs (magnitudes -6 and -8) one night before (January 24, 2008).
Did anyone else on the list record fireballs around these dates?

It would be interesting to check the fireballs' radiants and see if
they are related.

Clear skies!
Javor
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