Reports Report 8251a (Event 8251-2020)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ken G |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | These data were collected and submitted by Alexandr Prokofyev, a contact point for fireballs in Cyprus, KITION PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY. Descent angle was measured from drawing. Azimuth of beginning was measured with the help of maps.google.com with accuracy about 1 angular degree using local buildings and trees based on the testimony at the site of observation. Azimuth of ending=Azimuth of beginning+ 8 degrees, which are measurement from testimony at the site of observation. Altitudes: measurement from testimony at the site of observation. For the observer has telescope and is involved in astronomy activity, the time was recorded precisely. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Kiti, Larnaca (CY) |
| Latitude | 34° 50' 39.93'' N (34.844426°) |
| Longitude | 33° 34' 39.58'' E (33.57766°) |
| Elevation | 20.867527m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2020-01-24 22:30 EET |
| UT Date & Time | 2020-01-24 20:30 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 137° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 40° |
| First azimuth | 25° |
| First elevation | 8° |
| Last azimuth | 33° |
| Last elevation | 4° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -6 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 1s |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | As from a common meteor: it appeared just for a moment and vanished |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |