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Re: (meteorobs) Fwd: How fast do Meteors go?
Quoting Meteorrr@cs.com:
> Thats an excellent answer to the excellent question; Lew. Here;s another
> question from a somewhat older but still somewhat "green" meteor observer.
> What factor most determines a meteors brightness (magnitude)? Is it angle of
>
> entry, speed, size, composition, or a combination of all of the above. The
> student waits for the answer.
Size and speed are the two very important factors. Entry angle also has some
influence. But the bigger the incoming meteoroid and the faster it goes, the
brighter it will be.
- Marco
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