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| Occurred : 2/22/2004 20:04 (Entered as : 02/22/2004 20:04) Reported: 2/22/2004 5:42:27 PM 17:42 Posted: 3/2/2004 Location: Newfield, NY Shape: Fireball Duration:10seconds |
| green fireball in upstate new york Object seen falling earthward,angle of entry approximately 45 degrees to the horizon.The appearance was that of a meteorite falling to earth.It was observed in the eastern sky for a period of approximately 8 to 10 seconds before disappearing below the horizon.The object had a roughly circular core that was green in color,with a short cometlike tail that was orange.There was no noise detectable as object was observed through a picture window.I am a 50 year old plumber that works for Cornell University.My wife and I are amateur astronomers and periodically make night observations of stars and planets with our small telescope.I do not believe that this was a "routine " astronomical event. |