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Subject: How far away from us are 'shooting stars' as we observe them?

Date: Sat Nov 20 20:10:28 1999
Posted by Jay Sheaffer
Grade level: 4-6 School: Big Island Elementary School
City: Big Island State/Province: VA Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 943146628.As
Message:

I'm sure the distance varies greatly - but I can't find any information on 
this.  Both my students and I would like to know what distance would be 
typical - and what's the furthest away a meteor is likely to be while 
still being easily visible to the naked eye.  Thank you very much.  Jay 
Sheaffer


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