<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Wow, that's amazing! I'm guessing around these days most meteors will be happening around the Pacific Coast for now. I'm hoping maybe I'll see one one day, here in the east coast! The thing is when in usual times you spot a meteorite, you usually don't have a camera and can't capture it at that moment, the amazing details you can see. But I wonder, where do you think the meteor's location was headed for? I'm really hoping it didn't hit an area were people live, just a deserted place. But then again, I'm sure whoever found the meteor's hole has taken a picture of it! Good luck on maybe seeing a next one! =)Mystical_Midnight <br />Posted by Mystical_Midnight</DIV></p><p>Bright meteors (Fireballs or Bolides) can occur anywhere, why would you think the west coast is preferred. I'm just curious why you would think that, so I can correct the perception. My calling is to educate...I love it! <br /><br />Well, as is usual with inexperienced meteor observers, the path is all over the place. Very few people actually know where north is, and what is 30 degrees or 60 degrees elevation. Even most astronomers, or other "experts" such as pilots or cops. Even more so, because they assume they are always right. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></p><p>Part of the analysis process is assessing the suspected accuracy of the data, and what makes the most sense. For example, even the time listed for this event (which is undoubtedly all the same spectacular one) range from 2320 to 0015 PDT. In reality it lasted 5 or 10 seconds, yet the reports span almost an hour. </p><p>Most people don't understand the importance (or have the means and experience) to record accurate data. Most don't know that if there is a sound it can be 5 or 6 minutes later. So I have to look at the totality of the observations and make some intelligent judgement.</p><p>The good news is there are a few fireball cameras on the west coast, so we may be able to get some irrefutable data to use as a baseline...but so far none of those sites have reported anything yet.</p><p>If anyone reading this wants to learn what is important, take a look at the fireball reporting form, and see what you need to record. Learn how high the north star is at your latitude (It is your latitude, for example I'm at 41 north, so the north star is at 41 degrees elevation) and where it is, so you can judge elevation, and at least know where north is wherever you are.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>
Basic Error: The accelerating Universe conclusion - reason
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