Re: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball !
Hi Sonny, If it occurred at night, how could they see the impact's dust cloud 6 or 7 miles away? Was there a full moon that night? Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:41 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball ! Hi all, I have had a chance to get a little more information on a reported fireball. The suspected fire ball was seen coming across the valley and hit into a hillside,witnessed by two guys herding cattle at night. The fireball broke up twice before hitting the hillside and appeared to burn out before hitting . The large dust cloud appeared within a few seconds on the hillside. The dust cloud was around 6-7 miles from their location. They were not able to ride to the hillside until the following day. They went to the general location but found nothing. I have received some great emails regarding this fireball. A few things list members suggest I ask the witnesses; Did the fireball explode and any sounds heard? appear to burn out or continue to burn upon impact? was it witnessed from different locations? The one witness heard no sound or explosion from the fireball, but saw the dust cloud and fireball go down below the horizon on his side of the ridge. I have not been able to contact the second witness yet. I'm working on contacting him and going to the location. If a meteorite hit in the area, how many people would know what to look for? It could have buried itself, or broke up into many pieces! On the other hand, it could be miles from the location. It might be a waste of time looking, but may be worthwhile to check out a new area and maybe find something. Sonny www.nevadameteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball !
The impact was only "a few seconds" after burning out? Unless it burned out a couple hundred feet up, it would take longer than that. If it was 20-30 thousand feet up, you are looking at a couple of minutes free fall at a minimum. Just a thought, David H. - Original Message From: Bob Loeffler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:28:50 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball ! Hi Sonny, If it occurred at night, how could they see the impact's dust cloud 6 or 7 miles away? Was there a full moon that night? Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:41 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball ! Hi all, I have had a chance to get a little more information on a reported fireball. The suspected fire ball was seen coming across the valley and hit into a hillside,witnessed by two guys herding cattle at night. The fireball broke up twice before hitting the hillside and appeared to burn out before hitting . The large dust cloud appeared within a few seconds on the hillside. The dust cloud was around 6-7 miles from their location. They were not able to ride to the hillside until the following day. They went to the general location but found nothing. I have received some great emails regarding this fireball. A few things list members suggest I ask the witnesses; Did the fireball explode and any sounds heard? appear to burn out or continue to burn upon impact? was it witnessed from different locations? The one witness heard no sound or explosion from the fireball, but saw the dust cloud and fireball go down below the horizon on his side of the ridge. I have not been able to contact the second witness yet. I'm working on contacting him and going to the location. If a meteorite hit in the area, how many people would know what to look for? It could have buried itself, or broke up into many pieces! On the other hand, it could be miles from the location. It might be a waste of time looking, but may be worthwhile to check out a new area and maybe find something. Sonny www.nevadameteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball !
Hi Bob, Good question! I could check the suspected fall day with with the moon cycle. Also another question to ask the second witness. Sonny -Original Message- From: Bob Loeffler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:28 am Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball ! Hi Sonny, If it occurred at night, how could they see the impact's dust cloud 6 or 7 miles away? Was there a full moon that night? Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:41 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Update on suspected fireball ! Hi all, I have had a chance to get a little more information on a reported fireball. The suspected fire ball was seen coming across the valley and hit into a hillside,witnessed by two guys herding cattle at night. The fireball broke up twice before hitting the hillside and appeared to burn out before hitting . The large dust cloud appeared within a few seconds on the hillside. The dust cloud was around 6-7 miles from their location. They were not able to ride to the hillside until the following day. They went to the general location but found nothing. I have received some great emails regarding this fireball. A few things list members suggest I ask the witnesses; Did the fireball explode and any sounds heard? appear to burn out or continue to burn upon impact? was it witnessed from different locations? The one witness heard no sound or explosion from the fireball, but saw the dust cloud and fireball go down below the horizon on his side of the ridge. I have not been able to contact the second witness yet. I'm working on contacting him and going to the location. If a meteorite hit in the area, how many people would know what to look for? It could have buried itself, or broke up into many pieces! On the other hand, it could be miles from the location. It might be a waste of time looking, but may be worthwhile to check out a new area and maybe find something. Sonny www.nevadameteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list