I was attending the monthly meeting/observing session of the Charlie Elliot Chapter of the Atlanta Astronomy club. There were two other members still on the field when this event occurred.
Location
Address
Mansfield, GA
Latitude
33° 28' 8.31'' N (33.468976°)
Longitude
83° 44' 6.73'' W (-83.735202°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-08-28 03:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2011-08-28 07:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
304.74327°
First azimuth
326.31°
First elevation
71°
Last azimuth
268.35899°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
Blueish White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Heard a distant thud approximately 30 seconds after the object was no longer visible.
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
15°
Remarks
The object broke into 3 pieces that were as bright as the parent. A smoke trail was present for about 30 seconds after the object was no longer visible.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
The fireball broke into 3 pieces that were as bright as the parent.
