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I had a great gift given to me tonight. While setting up the scope and aiming my red dot at υ Persei, the brightest and most impressive shooting star I've ever seen flew right past my field of vision. It was slower than normal, lasting about 3-4 seconds and traveling from the south to the north. It must have been close, as I could see orange flames and sparks coming off of it.
I never knew shooting stars could look like that. It completely blew me away.
Very faint and easy to miss. The center will "sparkle" sometimes when using AV. Seems to hold a very round and small shape.
The sibling is very faint, but does not disappear from detection. Primary is yellow / orange.
Quietly nestled between τ and γ Persei. The sibling is easily seen but noticeably less bright than the primary. Both appear blue / white.
Again, the sibling is faint and riding just outside of the "glow" of the primary. Both appear white. Found by RA'ing north from the Pleadies.
Found south of Elnath. Blue in color.
