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WE report a detailed analysis of some 300 observations of the fireball of April 25, 1969, observed from many parts of the British Isles. Appeals in the press and on television led to the collection of many reports, and a request in a special circular of the British Astronomical Association1 produced reports from many experienced professional and amateur astronomers. Too many reports have been received to deal with them individually here, and what follows is a general summary.
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HINDLEY, K., MILES, H. Fireball and Meteorite of April 25, 1969. Nature 225, 255–257 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1038/225255b0
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