Meteor Bursts Over Ireland

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NOEL MC GUINNESS talks to DAVID MOORE regarding the Break-up of a Meteor over the east of Ireland. The huge fireball event was seen by many but reported by few.

The pair also discuss the passing of Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong – the first man on the moon.

An Irish Man’s discovery of his 2nd Supernova is also highlighted.

More information at: www.astronomy.ie

Duration: 17' 13" DATE: August 31, 2012
Interviewer:Noel Mc Guinness
Producer:Zandra Ball
Interviewee:David Moore
Themes:Local News
Keywords:Death of Niall Armstrong, Meteor, Fireball, Shooting Star, Supernova
LocationEast Of Ireland Time Period:2012
Type:Sound Language:English
Creator:Near FM Publisher:Near FM
Identifier:NEARFM_20120831_NST_001
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