Observation by Derek Robson: Fireball 24 Aug 2018
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Derek Robson
Observer
Derek Robson
Observed
2018 Aug 24 - 01:27
Uploaded
2018 Aug 27 - 19:34
Objects
Meteor
Planetarium overlay
Constellation
Grus
Field centre
RA: 22h44m
Dec: -46°49'
Position angle: -0°02'
Field size
0°08' × 0°06'
Equipment
Location
Loughborough
Target name
Suspected kappa Cygnid fireball
Title
Fireball 24 Aug 2018
About this image
Single image from Watec 902H2S video capture pointing SW, ~30 degrees up. Analysed by UFO Analysis software (Sonotaco), result suggests/indicates kappa Cygnid, magnitude minus 4. FOVH ~57 deg.
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Comments
Nice capture.
The time and appearance match my image, so confirms that this was a kappa Cygnid. I have made a submission through the online fireball reporting system. Awaiting the results with interest.
Regards, Graham
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