| Observer |
|
Name |
Tom D |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
It appeared to be the size of a tennis ball. I belive that it is called the Novato sighting? |
| Location |
|
Address |
Burlingame, CA |
|
Latitude |
37° 35' 23.44'' N (37.589844°)
|
|
Longitude |
122° 21' 50.52'' W (-122.364033°)
|
|
Elevation |
3.047613m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-10-17 20:20 PST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-10-18 03:20 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
325.35° |
|
First azimuth |
302.05° |
|
First elevation |
85° |
|
Last azimuth |
19.55° |
|
Last elevation |
45° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-17 |
|
Color |
Green, Orange |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It appeared to fragment |
