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Observer
Name
David P
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
What 1st caught my attention was a bright bluish flash coming from over head. Immediately saw the star burst which was hugh! Then the fragments. Saw several colors in the fragments. Bright yellowish trail leading to the SSW dissipated into a grey vapor trail that lasted several seconds later.
Location
Address
Orlando, FL
Latitude
28° 29' 29.83'' N (28.49162°)
Longitude
81° 21' 53.51'' W (-81.364864°)
Elevation
31.827m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-07 04:48 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-07 08:48 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
161°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
85°
Last azimuth
175°
Last elevation
80°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Faint, 2 or 3 seconds later
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Hugh star burst
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Showered to the SSW
