Reports Report 543a (Event 543-2017)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Amy C |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | Probably just a large meteor, but lasted longer than any other I have seen in 50 years of observation. Lasted at least 10-20 seconds streaking at a slight downward angle. Viewed from Perry, Ga, facing north, it was heading east to west. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Perry, GA |
| Latitude | 32° 26' 57.08'' N (32.449189°) |
| Longitude | 83° 45' 38.41'' W (-83.760669°) |
| Elevation | 106.438m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2017-02-09 20:00 EST |
| UT Date & Time | 2017-02-10 01:00 UT |
| Duration | ≈20s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 265° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | - |
| First azimuth | 5.18° |
| First elevation | 27° |
| Last azimuth | 276.78° |
| Last elevation | 7° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -22 |
| 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 | - |