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FW: (meteorobs) IMO-NEWS: Fireball? Or Meteor? Or just a flare?
Could this have been an Iridium flare?
Per my SatSpy program, Iridium 18 would have been making a pass at that
time.
On the average, a typical Iridium pass lasts 12 minutes with a magnitude of
5 to 8 but if one of its three antenna are at the right angle to the sun, a
flash will be observed during the pass, lasting 2 to 3 seconds with a
magnitude of -4 to -8 (depending on the relative angle between the
observer, the antenna and the sun).
-----Original Message-----
From: GeoZay@aol.com [SMTP:GeoZay@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 8:49 PM
To: meteorobs@jovian.com
Cc: auvoir@singnet.com.sg
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) IMO-NEWS: Fireball? Or Meteor? Or just a flare?
In a message dated 99-08-02 21:36:08 EDT, you write:
kelvin<<
Well, it was different in that this was moving relative slower than a
sudden streak of light, but was definitely faster than an airplane,
satellite
or rockets. This is because the "thing" travelled about slightly more than
10
degrees in the sky within 4 seconds or so, so I guess it should be a
natural
phenomenom.
If you say that the S. Delta Aquarid meteor shower was at its peak at
that time, then I guess perhaps I got my answer to my query...=) Thanks!<<
Judging by the speed you indicate, most likely not a S. delta Aquarid. An
alpha Caparicornid meteor would be closer to likely if a meteor.
kelvin>> By the way, how do I subscribe to this mailing list? And do the
members in this list hold any yearly calendars for meteor showers? If you
do,
can I procure one? Thanks again!! >>
I see you sent this to the list also....so it should be showing up soon and
I'm sure Lew will give you directions. Also someone will most likely email
you a shower calendar when they read your request. Welcome aboard anyways.
George Zay
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