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| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Robert F |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | The date is approximate. All I remember is it was summer 1988. The trajectory (NE to SW) took it right over Yosemite and surely it was seen by campers in the park. It was so bright, we could see the cows in valley below, over a mile away. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Bridgeport, CA |
| Latitude | 38° 14' 43.61'' N (38.245446°) |
| Longitude | 119° 12' 18.59'' W (-119.205163°) |
| Elevation | 2056.901m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 1988-07-01 01:00 PST |
| UT Date & Time | 1988-07-01 08:00 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 102° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 280° |
| First azimuth | 180° |
| First elevation | 50° |
| Last azimuth | 270° |
| Last elevation | - |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -26 |
| Color | Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 3s |
| Length | 80° |
| Remarks | Sparks and debris. Pieces separating from main body. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Sparks and debris. Pieces separating from main body. |