serpentine Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 This event occurred at 9-45pm. last night. A very large bright object crossed the sky slowly moving to the north east and a large white flash as it either entered the sea or disappeared over the horizon. Many people were alarmed as it preceded the lunar eclipse, especialy superstitious thais. Although most probably a meteor descriptions so far do not match the current Perseid Meteor Shower that peaked a few days ago. This object apparently changed color and was much brighter and bigger. Any descriptions welcome, and educated opinions. Decent martian jokes accepted. And if nyone got a photo or video please post it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 there is a thread on kho phangan forum - a very similar description to yours http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Meteorite-Hi...an-t206932.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 probably a fireball meteor - quite rare but spectacular. onepossibly a Persied, perhaps a sporadic i once saw a meteor 'spiralling' through the sky and emitting an audible hiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentine Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Fits the description well. Thanks. Amazing video from Aus. Would anything be left if it did land in the ocean? And would the military have any interest in finding the impact point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomast Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 The are no ufos, thy are IFOs, (identified). No the govt. is not going to tell you, that, I am. And , the Martian jokes are on you, as our common ancestors were the previous inhabitants of Mars . www.theyfly.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentine Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Cool Thomast. The martians are gonna invade one day. Although yu buddy Meier is not a credible source for times and dates. Proven hoaxer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzydom Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Definately a UFO,hence the reports of strange looking aliens on Walking Street early Sunday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeriThai Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Cool Thomast. The martians are gonna invade one day. Although yu buddy Meier is not a credible source for times and dates. Proven hoaxer. Meier? Haven't seen that name brought up for quite a while. *Cue Twilight Zone theme song* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 interesting. i wonder if that is why i was (and most others i know too!) in such a vile mood over the weekend? astronomical events affect me pretty strongly anyway. my little sister used to go completely psycho when there wee meteor showers. she would sleepwalk all over town rambling nonsense. never at any other time though! i didn't see anything in BKK. never notice the stars here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physicsguy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi, I have taught Astronomy for 11 years and was in a bar, The Port, having dinner. I saw a spectacular meteor. I have many years of observing experience. From my vantage point it took up about 70 degrees of sky during it's journey and I saw the entire thing, from initial entry to flame out. It was a nice size fireball, not a bolide since it did not break up that I could see, and my view was clear. It had a bright green coma and a nice golden trail until it flamed out in the sky. meteor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physicsguy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 i didn't see anything in BKK. never notice the stars here. If you go outside now you can see Jupiter shining brightly and Orion with Canis Major almost directly overhead in Bangkok from my soi in Min Buri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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