[meteorite-list] More info about my source

[Robert A. Juhl]

Hello Matthias, List,

Here is some more information about "Zhongguo gudai tianxiang jilu 
zongji" (= Complete collection of records of celestial phenomena in 
ancient China).

The book has 11 sections, including sunspots, auroras, meteor falls, 
eclipses, novas and supernovas, comets, meteor showers, meteor 
sightings, and so on. Many sections also have lists of uncertain 
objects. Running well over 1,000 pages, it includes all official and 
semi-official reports of celestial phenomena from ancient times to 
around 1910, as well as well-sourced anecdotal reports.

To put together the sampling I posted, all I did was turn to the section 
on meteor falls, pick out reports that included a mention of temperature 
or odor, and translate them.

By the way, although the book claims to be "comprehensive," many 
celestial phenomena are not included, such as reports of "vapors" that 
were something other than auroras.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Robert A. Juhl, Tokyo (AD552 at mac.com)