call scott simpson in Carlinville il. for better location he was driving and lives in the area.
Location
Address
plainview-beaver dam state pk., IL
Latitude
39° 12' 11.02'' N (39.203061°)
Longitude
89° 58' 35.95'' W (-89.976654°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-04-09 22:55 CDT
UT Date & Time
2011-04-10 03:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
49.46529°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
68°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
66°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
bluegreen
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
radio on.
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
12°
Remarks
the ball was seen by me and the driver at the top of the windshield traveling at 45 degree , long tail till hidden by trees. Never saw anthing like it.
