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Observer
Name
Randy M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The object was more than a "shooting star" in appearance, size and duration. I have seen other bolides before, but I would consider this to be a small bolide.
Location
Address
London (CA)
Latitude
42° 54' 38.43'' N (42.910675°)
Longitude
81° 20' 1.62'' W (-81.333783°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-08-28 21:08 EDT
UT Date & Time
2011-08-29 01:08 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
-
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
315.6164°
First azimuth
275.44079°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
325.06938°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
red to white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
3°
Remarks
train was very sharp and came to a v
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-