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Re: (meteorobs) Fireball Reporting



>I believe that everyone who corresponds here is responsible enough to
>contact NASA directly should a extraordinary fireball event occur. I do
>not believe that going through anyone in ALPO, the IMO, or NAMN would
>prove beneficial. It would just slow down the process of reporting such
>an event when time is of the essence.

I agree Bob, as quick reporting will be necessary, and this mailing list
would serve that function the best.

>What needs to be determined is the limiting magnitude of such a "call
>for action". It should probably be -10 and brighter. There are too many
>events fainter than -10 to warrant NASA ending up on a wild goose
>chase. Bob Lunsford

This is also a question I have, and I believe Tom will have an answer for us
soon. Thanks for the input!....
Mark