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(meteorobs) Fireball Report 2004-01-03; 17:10 PST, Schurz, NV on Walker River Indian Reservation (fwd)
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From: NAMN Fireball Reports <namn@atmob.org>
Cc: emon@gbis.com
Subject: Fireball Report 2004-01-03; 17:10 PST, Schurz, NV on Walker River Indian Reservation
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 15:19:10 -0500 (EST)
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Your Name? Elinor Monjar
Your Town/State/Country? Fernley, NV,
Date and Time? 2004-01-03; 17:10 PST
What compass direction did the fireball appear from? N
What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? S
How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? abt 1
How many degrees off the horizon was it when it APPEARED?
(As a reference, a closed fist held at arm's length is
approximately 10 degrees.)
unkwn
How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? unknwn
How bright did it appear?
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
star
Did it have any color(s)? blue
Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
slight fall; long thin streak with ball at South end
Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
no
How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
4
Did you hear a sound?
If yes, what was the time delay from sighting to sound?
no
What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
Schurz, NV on Walker River Indian Reservation
Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
I was the sole occupant/driver of small vehicle traveling approx. SE when I
observed the meteor at the top part of my driver's side window. Hard to be
accurate in observations and drive at the same time!
Hope this information is of some interest.
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