Machine transcription · mean legibility 85.6/100 ·
engines: paddle-gpu-200dpi
FRAME 003 / 008paddle-gpu-200dpi
CHarlES A. FeDerer, JR., Editor Fireball Train Observed
TELESCOPE Joseru Asunroon, Technical Editor Over Israel
Copyright, 1963. by Sky PuBLISHING CoRporatIoN, all rights reserved. meteor observer's dream is
sometime to witness a really great
Vol. XXVi. No. 1 JULY, 1963 fireball. My dream became true on the
CONTENTS evening of September 26, 1962, at the vil.
lage where I am a science teacher, about
CO v E R: On Soptember 26, 19s2, shortly after sunset, a brilliant fireball was seen through- Haifa and three
Out israel from places as widely separated as 400 kilometers. Nathan Sadan, at Beersheeba kilometers from the coast. It was about
in southern Israel, took the front-cover phatograph of the meteor's long-enduring train. 15 minutes after sunset, and I had gone
He used a Rolleiflex camera at f/4, exposure 1/125 second on Ilford FP3 film. At his
location the train was 30-d0 degrees above the horizon. (See adjoining column.) on a short walk to enjoy a fine, perfectly
cloudless evening.
FIREBALL TRAIN OBSERVED OVER ISRAEL 3 At 15:46 Universal time, I was looking
AN INTERNATIONAL DISCUSSIC RESEARCH toward the point where the sun had set.
--Bart J. Bok .... 4 when suddenly my attention was caught
by a burst of light to my left. Turning. I
BARNARD'S STAR AS AN METRIC BINARY saw a great drop of brilliant white light
-- Peter van de Kamp -- Peier Van de Ra 8 8 descend slowly descend slowly down the sky, leaving an down the sky, leaving an
THE LARGE RADIO TELESCOPE THE LARGE RADIC STATE STATE UNIVERSITY extremely intense intense sharp train, train, whose whose
-John D. Kraus .. --John D. Krau 12 brightness swiftly spread backward along
its length.
RECENT VISUAL OBSERVATIONS RECENT VISUAL IONS OF MARS I estimated the duration of fall as three
-- Ernst E. Both .. -- Ernst E. Both 17 seconds, but seconds, but perhaps it perhaps uch less. less.
AMERICAN ASTRONOME AMERICAN ASTRONO DRT 20 20 The fireball first appeared 18 de-
grees above the horizon grees above the horizon could not be uld not be
SPACE AND SATELLITE 23 sure as I was facing in another direction),
and disappeared at fo and disappeared at four five degrees.
AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS 25 The path was inclined 70 degrees west-
The H. P. Wilkins Observatory in Texas -Thomas Jones Iha H. P. ward to the horizon, and the azimuth of Ar
Comet Hunting During the Eclipse - Francois V. Dossin and Bertram Donn the point of disappearance was I5 degrees
BOOKS AND THE SKY 41 west of south, as estimated afterward
Astronomy from Polaris.
William Herschel This fireball was intermediate in bright-
Tables of the Moon and Sun ness between Venus and the full moon,
Films and the Sky -The Story of the Universe, Unit IV: The Universe probably nearer the latter, and its hue
CELESTIAL CALENDAR 54 resembled the white of burning magnesi-
T Coronae Borealis -A Recurring Nova um ribbon.
GLEANINGS FOR ATM's 48 The train was at first intensely white,
A Polar Adjustment Device for Portable Mountings -Hans Pfleumer but within seconds it changed into a col.
Fabricating a Grinding Tool -Ronald A. Zussman and Richard Monnier umn of very strongly red and orange
A Cream-Separator Mounting with Manual Drive —Richard O. Thomas clouds, these tints undoubtedly influenced
IN FOCUS 19 by the sunset. The train thickened and
LETTERS 24 slowly beca'ime distorted into zigzags. As a
NEWS NOTES 10 whole, the train did not drift, but re-
OBSERVER'S PAGE 33 mained suspended without movement'in
News of Comet Aicock (1963b) the sky.
NGC Numbers for Norton's "Star Atlas" — William H. Meyer, Jr. Slowly fading and becoming white once
Deep-Sky Wonders-Waiter Scott Houston more, the last scattered clouds of the
Observing the Moon-Jansen- -Alika K. Herring train could be seen until 16:22 - that is,
Photographing the Moon on Photographing the Moon on High-Contrast Film - John T. Hopf ontrast Film -John T. Hopf 36 minutes after the fall. Undoubtedly I 36 minutes after the fall. Undoubtedly I
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS 16 could have traced it long could have traced it longer if I had had a if I had had a
RAMBLING THROUGH JULY SKIES field glass.
55 55. I informed the press and radio, and my
FE ATU R E PICTU RE: A close-up of the Altai Scarp region of the mcon, photographed FE ATUR E PICTURE: A close-up of the Altai Scarp region of the mcon, photographed report wis broadcast wit report w is broadcast w p.m.
March 25, 1962, with the 120-inch reflector of Lick Observatory. (See page 19.) .... March 25, 1962, with the 120-inch reflector of Lick Observatory. (See page 19.) ... Center news. Frota the extensive accounts in the news. Frota the extensive ac counts in the
SKY AND TELESCOPE is published monthly by Sky Publishing Corporation, Harvard College Observa- SKY AND TELESCOPE is published monthly by Sky Publishing Corporation, Harvard College Observa- next morning's newspapers, I learned that
Catobridge 38. Mass. Second-class postage paid at Boston, Mass. this phenomenon had been witnessed by this phenomenon had been witnessed by
Subscription: $5.Oo per year in the United States and possessions; S9.00 for two years; $13.00 for three Subscription: $5.O0 per year in the United States and possessions; S9.00 for two years; $13.0o for three many people throughout Israel. many people throughout Israel.
ars. To Canada, Mexico, and all countries of the Pan American Postal Union, $i.C0 for one year; $ll.tt) ars. To Canada, Mexico, and all countries of the Pan American Postal Union, $i.Co for one year; $ll.(t)
r two years; $16.00 for three years. To all other foreign countries, $7.00 for one year: $13.00 for two years; two years; $16.00 for threr years. To all other foreign countries, $7.00 for one year: $13.00 for two yrars; Fortunarcly, one of these observers was Fortunarely, one of these observers was
1.Od ior thrce years. Canadian and other foreien remittances should be made in Lnited States currency. .Oo for thrce years. Canadian and other foreign remittances should be made in United States currency. Nathan Sadan, in Beersheeba, about 250
lagle gle copy (②) cents. Back issues: November, 1959, to present, 60 cents per copy. Vols. I through XVI1I copy () cents. Back issues: November, 1959, to present, 60 cents per copy. Vols. I through XVIII
Novenber, 1941, to October, I959), order from Walter J. Johnson, Inc., I11 Fifth Ave., New York 3, N. Y. kilojneters south of Haifa. I first saw his
All notices of change of address must be sent one month in advance and accoinpanied by old and nev
idreses. When sending your renewal order, or writing in regard to your subscription, your current meailing picture of the train (see front cover) in
dress must be siven. Return our bill form with renewal payment. Circulation manager, Nancy R. Bolton. newspaper, and he kindly supplied a
Vifice stalf: Sarah E. Bulger, J. Caroline Nason, Mary Silva, John Simmons, Stacia Strong. Catherine Wentzel.
Editorial and advertising offices: 49-50-51 Bay State Rd., Cambridge 38. Mas. Ihone 617 UN 4-7se0. print for Sky and Telescope.
stant edirors: William E. Shawcros, production and advertising: Raymond N. Wats, Jr., Seatures. Editerid
seat upon request; closing date is 20th of second month preceding date of issue. Unsolicited articles and ELI METZGER
ctares are welcome, but prompt attention or return is not guaranteed. + 2 Rosen St.
The principal articles are indexed in Tue Reapres' Gumg ro PEPiodical LITERaTure. Ramat-Chen (Tel-Aviv)
sithouuh the coutents of this magazine, its text, pictures, diagrams, and charts. are copyrighted with all
isrsed, we are pleased to give periission, upon request. for the use of biky Ano Terescorn materia! Israel
coutational, scicatine and literary purposes. Permission to use matter from sigred articles, and illar-
itions for which credit is given, must also be obtained from the person or institution concerned.
FRAME 004 / 008paddle-gpu-200dpi
UNCLASSIFIED
Detachment 3 (European Office)
Foreign Technology Division 5. Okt. 1962
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
APO 633, New York, N.Y.
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: ITIME
SUBJECT: - Entry of Unknown Space Object as
Reported by USAIRA,. Tel Aviv
TO: FTD (TD-Bl)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
1. Reference ITIME message (C) 41903X dated 27 Sep 1962. Reference ITIME message (C) 41903X dated 27 Sep 1962.
Thermcfax copy of Operational Immediate message, Thermcfax copy of Operational Immediate message, C-o59, received from the 059, received from the
Air Attache, Tel Aviv, is attached. Air Attache, Tel Aviv, is attached.
2. A preliminary analysis indicates that a meteor or
decaying artificial decaying artificials space object was apparently consumed prior to ground space object was apparently consumed prior to ground
impact. impact. This Detachment has no information or rumor of actual impact of This Detachment has no information or rumor of actual impact of
an object at that time. Reports from the Air Attache, Cairo, which could an object at that time. Reports from the Air Attache, Cairo, which could
help locate ti holn looate tbe nadir raint ne nadir point, are presently being requested. Any further auested Any funtbon
collection will be forwarded.
3. (UNCLASSIFIED) This correspondence is classified since
it reflects intelligence information, the unauthorized disclosure of
which could adversely affect the national defense.
FOR THE COMMANDER
Mtelong.
WALTER W. LONG 1 Atch
Lt Celonal, USAF (CONF) Fax cy CCT-36467
Chiel, Missiles &
Electronics Division
Copy to TD-A2d
Classification Cancellad
{or ciged tolNciAs) {or cirged tolnciAs)
Auth. Auth. DnhenTOP DndnTOP
By DOWNGRADED AT 12 YEAR
Dato I2. Dito12M 1D0 INTERVALS, NOTAUTOMATICALLY INTERVALS, NOT AUTOMATICALLY
AFR ao51, Por217e DECLASSIFIED. DCD DIR 5200.10
3.Jonc8 UNCLASSIFED