Nothing illuminates the night like meteorites. On January 24, a network of cameras captured the fireball that appeared over the southern territory of Ontario. Analysis of the video series shows that fragments of meteorites between the communities of St. Joseph and Krediton arrived on Earth.
The cameras of the Department of Physics and Astronomy constantly monitor the sky for similar events. Professor Peter Brown confirmed that the incident is of a meteoric nature. The fireball was particularly impressive because it flew up to the low atmospheric layer north of Grand Bend. He still managed to create a glow at an altitude of 24 km.
In order for a meteorite to exist for so long, it must fly at a low speed (13 km / s) and a steep entry angle (27 degrees vertically). The event is important, as scientists have high-quality records of the passage of an object through the atmosphere. This will help to understand where he came from. Preliminary data suggest that the fireball was first noticed at an altitude of 75 km. The initial weight is several kilograms, which leaves tens to hundreds of grams on the surface.
Meteorites look dark and often have cloves. Usually they are denser than ordinary stones and are often attracted to the magnet due to the presence of metal. They are not dangerous, but it is better to keep them in plastic bags or wrap aluminum foil.
In Canada, meteorites belong to the owner of the land on which they landed. Therefore, hunters should always ask permission to search.
