Edmonton fireball

Canadian astronomers have captured the descent of a meteor on camera. They hope it will help them find the rare meteorite.

Early Wednesday morning, special cameras at Athabasca University and the University of Alberta caught the image of a fireball streaking across the Edmonton sky.

Astronomy Prof. Martin Connors holds the Canadian Research Chair in Space Science at Athabasca University. He said the meteorite was bright enough to suggest it may have survived its fiery descent.

Full story here. YouTube video here -- not the astronomers' footage, but a recording from the camera on a police car on routine patrol.

Posted by David on November 22, 2008 9:40 PM