The Meteor of January 7

Abstract

AMONG the “Notes” in NATURE, vol. xv., p. 244, there is a description of a large meteor, of which I was fortunate enough to secure a good observation; but on comparing the apparent path, as observed by myself, with that recorded in the paragraph, I find the latter somewhat imperfect; the apparent path, as seen from near London, seems to have been curtailed both at beginning and at end of flight; probably the observer in question could further amplify his remarks, or some other correspondent send an observation. The following is an abstract from my note-book:—