(meteorobs) Fireball caught on film

[George Gliba]

Steven Spielberg is also known to have a world class meteorite
collection. :-)

Starry Skies,
GWG



On 9/9/12 10:13 AM, Terry Johnson wrote:
> That's because it's directed by Steven Spielberg.
>
> Almost EVERY movie by Spielberg has a simulated meteor at some point.  And
> according to numerous interviews with him, it comes from a childhood memory
> of being awaked in the middle of the night by his father; being driven in
> mystery to a distant, dark place; and watching a glorious meteor shower in
> silence.  :o)
>
> It would seem he thinks that no matter what unexpected event takes place, a
> shooting star can still calm the nerves.
>
> --Terry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org
> [mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org] On Behalf Of Pat
> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 7:53 PM
> To: meteorobs at meteorobs.org
> Subject: (meteorobs) Fireball caught on film
>
> I just saw Jaws the 1975 movie. About 30 minutes before the end, just after
> all the late night singing and comparing of scars, a beautiful meteor is
> caught on film.
> When the police chief loads his pistol the camera is looking up at him and a
> nice fireball with reds and greens streaming behind is seen.
> Just a little trivia.
>
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