RE: 7-15-2002 Possible re-entry over NE US?

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Hi Kurt,

> At approximately 02:00 EDT (UTC-4) on Monday, July 15 I observed a
fireball
> over Lake Winnipesaukee, NH (43N 39', 71W 17').  The object traveled
> horizon-to-horizon in a South to North trajectory consistent with reentry
> from a polar orbit.  The peak altitude was approximately 80 degrees West
of
> my position.  While my field of view was limited by tall trees around the
> cabin, the object traversed **45 degrees of arc in roughly two seconds**.

This last phrase eliminates manmade spacejunk from consideration as the
angular velocity is far too high.  This was a fireball.  You should report
it to FIDAC in case others also observed it, allowing for the possibility
of triangulation:

<http://www.imo.net/fireball/index.html>

Cheers,
Rob

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