Astronomers in search of meteorite
Published Date:
04 September 2009
Astronomers are on the trail of a meteorite after a massive explosion over Ireland.
The fireball, said to burn as bright as the full moon, was seen flashing across the country on Wednesday night. Astronomy Ireland said the suspected meteor was spotted from Valentia Island, Skibbereen, west Cork to Cavan and further north in Raphoe, Co Donegal. Chairman David Moore believes it may have ditched in the Atlantic.
"If it's brighter than the full moon then there's a chance that part of it survived and landed," he said.
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04 September 2009 6:10 PM
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