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Observer
Name
Jeff M
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
My son and I were setting up our telescope and equipment to do some astrophotography and I just happen to look up and see the fireball. I likely missed the beginning of the trace, so it may have started at a higher position.
Location
Address
Grove City, OH
Latitude
39° 49' 44.53'' N (39.829037°)
Longitude
83° 2' 46.56'' W (-83.046268°)
Elevation
228.973541m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-12-26 21:29 EST
UT Date & Time
2018-12-27 02:29 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
210°
Moving
Facing azimuth
256.87°
First azimuth
233.77°
First elevation
44°
Last azimuth
230.38°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
