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From: ray@rochester.UUCP (Ray Frank)
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Subject: Re: Loud Meteors
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Date: Wed, 14-Aug-85 15:59:13 EDT
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> So the question today is can you hear a meteor?
> 
> Really, I went to Fremont for the Perseids and "heard" a
> sort of sizzle, when I turned to look there went a meteor.
> 
> Now, sound travels at 1100 feet per second, so if I really heard
> the thing and it was still there when I turned to look wasn't
> it within about 1000 or 2000 feet. Is this impossible? I know the
> things hit earth every once in a while, but within 2000 feet of
> my fragile body, what are the odds?
> 
> Explanations appreciated, flames might be amusing too.
> 
> Mike

I heard a 747 the other day, turned and looked, and guess what?  It was still
their.  BUT IT WAS MILES AWAY.  Just like your meteor.