observation time and coordinates based on GPS data; dropped a M.O.B. apprx. 5 sec after terminal flash while driving. Inclination and azimuth angles based on reference measurements taken from inside my vehicle when I got home. All angles should be +/- 2 degrees or so.
Location
Address
Oneida, NY
Latitude
43° 6' 8.65'' N (43.102402°)
Longitude
75° 43' 4.8'' W (-75.718°)
Elevation
127.831001m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-01-23 18:04 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-01-23 23:04 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
65°
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
70°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Green to Light Green, terminal flash was white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
no fragmentation, terminal flash ~-15 apparent magnitude at ~10deg above horizon
