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Observer
Name
Dale J
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I thought it was awesome. I think it was the most incredible thing I've ever seen in all my life.Lasted a long time.We see lots of meteors as our sky is absolutely NOT light polluted.But nothing like this in 45+ years of sky watching.
Location
Address
gabbs, NV
Latitude
38° 51' 34.16'' N (38.85949°)
Longitude
117° 55' 50.46'' W (-117.930682°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-01-17 05:20 PST
UT Date & Time
2013-01-17 13:20 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
315°
First elevation
99.999°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
99.999°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
10s
Length
30°
Remarks
Smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-