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Observer
Name
Michael M
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
There was a lingering trail (wouldn't call it a train) as this object was streaking, but this trail didn't linger more than a couple of seconds behind the lead point. The object was bright and seemed to move relatively slowly through the sky.
Location
Address
Fort Collins, CO
Latitude
40° 31' 24.78'' N (40.52355°)
Longitude
105° 2' 22.02'' W (-105.03945°)
Elevation
1514.285m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-11-17 17:50 MST
UT Date & Time
2015-11-18 00:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
101°
Moving
Facing azimuth
182.74°
First azimuth
178.52°
First elevation
43°
Last azimuth
202.89°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-