[meteorite-list] Michigan Fireball: Any news?

[Meteorites USA]

Hi List,

I know this was probably posted already, but has anyone heard anything 
more on this?

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Sept 1st Fireball
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Anybody notice a massive fireball come through here?
Posted By The Sault Star
Posted 1 hour ago
   
A former Michigan man is seeking anyone in the Sault Ste. Marie area who 
may have witnessed anything unusual in the skies Sept. 1.

According to numerous accounts, a massive fireball streaked across the 
upper part of Michigan's lower peninsula shortly after 9 p.m. Dozens of 
witnesses describe it alternately growing green and red, and leaving a 
trail of glowing fragments as it traveled eastward. Looking to some like 
a burning jet plan, from some localities it was seen for seven seconds 
and from others deafening sonic booms were heard that rattles home for 
miles.

Reports have come in from as far away as Wisconsin and Sudbury, 
indicating it landed in Michigan. Now, Darryl Pitt believes he can 
triangulate its landing spot more accurately if he got local witnesses.

Pitt is curator of the Macovich Collection in New York City, one of the 
world's largest collection of space rocks. He calls Sault Ste. Marie a 
"perfect observation point" because he needs at least a couple of 
accounts north of the fireball's trajectory to pinpoint a landing spot.

He promises to visit the Sault for a talk and presentation of specimens, 
including from the moon and Mars.

The fireball was news to Sharon Valli, president of the Twin Sault 
Astronomy Club. Valli said the club met last week and no one brought up 
the subject. "That definitely would have come up, because it's a big 
thing," she said.

Anyone with information is asked to call him at 212-302-9200 or email 
darryl at dof3.com

http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1767790
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Regards,
Eric Wichman
Meteorites USA