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This photo was taken the morning of November 17, 1998 around 3:40 a.m. CST. The fireball had already began to dissipate when I snap this shot. The duration of the train lasted from 10 to 20 seconds and was without a doubt the brightest meteor I have ever observed. Unfortunately this was the only Leonids meteor I was to capture on film that night. The view is south. The star "Sirius" is the bright object at upper center. Film: Kodak Max 400 asa Camera: Canon AE-1 Lens: 50mm Exposure Time: 35 seconds. Location: Near Athens, AL. USA If anyone else happen to view or photograph this fireball please e-mail me at krcool@hiwaay.net or describe the event in my Guest Book Click The Back Button To Return To Keith's Astro Page Copyright © 1998 By Keith Cooley |