Re: [meteorite-list] Rocket Launch "contrail"

2003-10-18 Thread John Gwilliam
Bob and List, Over the past several years, I've also witnessed rocket launch "contrails" from Vandenburg. Most were seen while in Costal Mexico, and the corkscrew effect caused by high level winds makes for a magnificent display. Us folks here in Arizona are also treated to occasional early mo

[meteorite-list] Rocket Launch "contrail"

2003-10-18 Thread Robert Verish
Good Morning from Pasadena, Just now observed the lingering "contrail" of a launch all the way over at Vandenberg CA. The way that this rocket exhaust twisted and was distorted by the atmosphere at that high altitude reminded me of our discussion about "debris trails" from fireballs. Definitely