(meteorobs) Semi OT---2008 TC3 train image

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A truly magnificant image. Makes all meteor observing worthwhile in one 
single instant.
YCSentinel

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <meteoreye at comcast.net>
To: "meteorobs" <meteorobs at meteorobs.org>
Sent: 2008/11/08 17:12
Subject: (meteorobs) Semi OT---2008 TC3 train image


> Today's APOD, courtesy of Dr Jenniskens is the train form the predicted 
> fireball from 2008 TC3.
>
> http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap081108.html
>
> Explanation: On October 7, the early dawn over northern Sudan revealed 
> this twisted, high altitude trail. Captured in a video frame, the 
> long-lasting persistent train is from the impact of a small asteroid 
> cataloged as 2008 TC3. That event was remarkable because it was the first 
> time an asteroid was detected in space before crashing into planet Earth's 
> atmosphere. In fact, after astronomers discovered 2008 TC3, the time and 
> location of its impact were predicted based on follow-up observations. 
> Later, the impact predictions were confirmed by sensors, including a 
> Meteosat-8 image of a bright flash in the atmosphere. Astronomers are now 
> hoping for more reports of local ground-based observations of what must 
> have been a brilliant meteor streaking through Sudan's night sky. 
> Additional reports could improve the chances of recovering meteorites.
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