BRILLIANT FIREBALL SEEN.
To the Editor.
Sir, —On the night of Sunday, August 9, about 6.45 p.m. a bright fireball was observed in the South Otago and Western Southland districts. It was a very brilliant object and showed up clearly in the twilight sky. The study of these objects is very useful to scientists in helping to solve many problems concerning our atmosphere, the meteor itself, and the constitution of the Universe. The Director of the Meteor Section of the New Zealand Astronomical Society, who specializes in the study of such objects, would be grateful for- reports from any who have witnessed this meteor. The data required are: (1) Exact location of observer; (2) date and time of appearance of meteor; (3) the position of its path in the sky with reference to the stars, by compass bearings; or in relation to terrestrial objects such as hills, etc.; (4) particulars of any noises which accompanied the meteor; (5) description of the brightness of the object and its trail; (6) the length of time the meteor and train remained visible. Would observers please send reports to R. A. Mclntosh, 23 Hollywood Avenue, Auckland 5.E.3. —Yours, etc., M. GEDDES. Ermedale, Riverton R.D. Southland, August 12, 1936.
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Southland Times, Issue 22969, 15 August 1936, Page 5
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