Magnificent meteorite over UK
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Magnificent meteorite over UK
Several BA and United crews approaching EGLL had a ringside seat view of a meteorite at about 0600 today and said that it was the best they had ever seen. Has anyone got more info or even a photo?
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Any idea if it got clearance for a landing somewhere in southern England, or if it was en-route for Europe?
I chanced upon a fascinating meteorite website earlier, and found that collectors pay a fortune for a chunk of space rock.
Might be worth hunting for it if it is in the UK. Where was it heading for, Capt Airclues.... we might be able to earn ourselves a few bob here, or donate our profits to the PPRuNe fund.
MB
I chanced upon a fascinating meteorite website earlier, and found that collectors pay a fortune for a chunk of space rock.
Might be worth hunting for it if it is in the UK. Where was it heading for, Capt Airclues.... we might be able to earn ourselves a few bob here, or donate our profits to the PPRuNe fund.
MB
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I think we saw this meteorite at around that time at about FL110 over Liverpool bay ! Capt I was with thought it might have been a flare but I thought it might be some space junk re entering the atmosphere.
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Saw it myself at about 54 North 13 West at FL370. A long green streak followed by a bright orange flare with a hot bit following on. Judging by the rate at which it burnt up, I subscribe to the theory that it was space junk.
Very impressive, the best I've ever seen.
Very impressive, the best I've ever seen.
