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Re: (meteorobs) Fireballs & sonic booms
Thanks to both Malcolm, Rob McNaught and Mr. Zay for their replies on my
post about electrophonics. I definitely agree with Malcolm's articulate
observation - the fact that some experienced observers like himself have
never experienced these sounds is a valuable piece of data in itself.
So I guess my question then is the same as that of another respondent:
what independent evidence is there of simultaneous sounds being heard
for less-bright fireballs - say in the -6 to -10 magnitude range? I'd
be interested to hear on-list from any *OTHER* observers with data to
share (negative or otherwise) of this effect in lesser fireballs...
The question really boils down to this: OTHER than superior will-power
and mental acuity in some observers - a factor which is, if I can put it
delicately, difficult to calibrate(!) - what can explain the random and
unprompted observation of this effect by some observers, and the total
lack of its incidence among others? This is an interesting question!
Clear skies all,
Lew
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