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Re: (meteorobs) Re-Double meteor
From: <GeoZay@aol.com>
To: <meteorobs@atmob.org>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 8:43 PM
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Re-Double meteor
> In a message dated 6/30/03 10:51:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> gaz@selston22.freeserve.codot uk writes:
>
>
> > >>My theory is that the
> > atmosphere itself along the meteoid's trajectory varies in density,
causing
> > the varying light emission.<<
>
> My guess would be that the superheated glob of molten rock suddenly flakes
> off. Thus exposing a cooler interior that takes a little more distance and
time
> before it becomes incandescent again to be visible.
> George Zay
I agree with George, I too saw a similar double meteor many years ago
and I think that this is occured. Only a question: can a dust to do this?
Roberto Gorelli
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