[meteorite-list] Bolide

Alexander Seidel gsac at gmx.net
Mon Nov 20 12:50:02 EST 2006


Yes, since a Porsche 911 or a Ferrari may and is sometimes also be called a bolide... 

And no real convincing definition when the term refers to (the other..:-))celestial objects only, which are of our true concern.

Alex
Berlin/Germany


> It illustrates nicely why the term is best avoided completely!
> 
> Chris
> 
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