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(meteorobs) Re: Fireball Watch Dec 24/25

Op Thu, 18 Dec 1997, GeoZay schreef:

In addition to the facts mentioned in below report:

Many reports, though admittedly by non-experienced observers, suggest 
that the secondary reversed event is quite often accompanied by a slight 
smell of alcohol, and reindeer droppings.

-Marco





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> Call for Observations on Dec 24/25....
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> On occasions, a call for observations on possible  meteoric activity is given.
> In going over past sporadic reports, I've discovered a pattern for the
> existence of a possible radiant somewhere in the North. In order to pin down
> radiant locations, accurate and vigilant data is sought from observers
> worldwide. Past records for the evening of Dec 24, indicates an extra-ordinary
> fireball with unique characteristics. The sightings always indicate a North to
> South trajectory with a long and shallow path. This fireball is often reported
> to be bright red in color, trailed by several darker fragments. Precise
> details are sketchy, but the sounds reported are rather jingly, followed by a
> series of sonic-like  "Ho! Ho! Ho's!". To date, no meteorites have been
> recovered. However, upon it's passage, numerous colored objects are found by
> excited children under highly decorated pine trees. A connection to this
> phenomenon and the fireball is uncertain at this time. Recent studies has
> indicated the existence of a possible second radiant with some similar
> properties during the morning of Dec 25th, but with a reversed trajectory.
> This double radiant is a mystery and requires extensive coverage. Please post
> your sightings for any on-going studies. Perhaps someday, science will be able
> to understand this curious event?
> George Zay
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