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(meteorobs) Fireball Report 1/11/03, 10:30p.m., appeared E of (fwd)




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From:    NAMN Fireball Reports <namn@atmob.org>
Cc:      greatfisher1@yahoo.com
Subject: Fireball Report 1/11/03, 10:30p.m., appeared E of 
Date:    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 02:11:10 -0500 (EST)

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Your Name? Fisher, James


Your Town/State/Country? Round Rock, TX, USA


Date and Time? 1/11/03, 10:30p.m.


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? E


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? NNE


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 2-3 sec


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.)
  50?


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 40?


How bright did it appear?
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
  moon


Did it have any color(s)? definite green


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  light appeared through high broken clouds


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  saw possible streak,but maybe contrail


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?
  appeared E of 


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