Quadrantid Meteor and Persistent Train

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Date: 03.01.2008 Time: 22:53 UT, 30s interval
Exposure: 15 s each Field of View: 41^o x 29^o
Receiver: Nikon D200 Optics: f=20mm, 1/2.5
Place: Bernau, Black Forest Observer: Till Credner

Date:	03.01.2008	Time:	22:53 UT, 30s interval
Exposure:	15 s each	Field of View:	41^o x 29^o
Receiver:	Nikon D200	Optics:	f=20mm, 1/2.5
Place:	Bernau, Black Forest	Observer:	Till Credner

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Sometimes bright meteors leave luminous trails in the upper atmosphere that may last several minutes. Such a persistent train was imaged above. The photographic appearance lasted about 10 min. Strong winds in the upper atmosphere torn the train apart due to different wind speeds and directions at different heights.

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