(meteorobs) Bolide, not Perseid-- and not Bolide

[CheekyGeek]

Source please.

On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 5:06 PM, MEM <mstreman53 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> My CIA (comments in advance):-)
> Unless you saw this explode AND heard said explosion this was a "FIREBALL",
> not a bolide.  Bolides are rare and we need not blur the distinction using
> it to describe a spectacular fireball--no matter how spectacular it was.
> The term "Bolide" is not defined by the IAU so far as I recall, however, it
> has a well understood traditional definition.  The sound aka report is a
> critical component of that definition.
>
> Regards,
> Elton
>
>
> Bolide, not Perseid (Jodie Reynolds)
> This morning (13AUG2013) at 01:47:52.451-::52.585 PDT 38* 33'/121* 18' my
> all-skycamera caught a nice bolide,
> <<<<Snip>>>>
> TIA for any thoughts!
>
> --- Jodie
>
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