Wednesday, October 7, 2009

University of Western Ontario | Western astronomers capture spectacular meteor footage and images

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Astronomers from The University of Western Ontario have released footage of a meteor that was approximately 100 times brighter than a full moon.

The meteor lit up the skies of southern Ontario two weeks ago and astronomers are now hoping to enlist the help of local residents in recovering one or more meteorites that may have crashed in the area of Grimsby, Ont.....

Video footage, still images and site maps: http://aquarid.physics.uwo.ca/research/fireball/events/25sept2009/

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