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Observer
Name
Robert L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Unlike any shooting star I have seen ever. It seemed very close to us. It lasted just a few seconds but was very bright and then exploded. Was amazing!!
Location
Address
Settignano, Toscana (IT)
Latitude
43° 46' 47.76'' N (43.779933°)
Longitude
11° 19' 41.39'' E (11.328164°)
Elevation
189.272766m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2001-08-10 21:30 CET
UT Date & Time
2001-08-10 19:30 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280°
First azimuth
320°
First elevation
28°
Last azimuth
260°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Hissing then a pop
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It exploded with a loud pop
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-