Exploding asteroid interview

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Pete
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Exploding asteroid interview

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Wore my ASSNE shirt while giving a Channel 10 interview this afternoon. Brian Crandell was looking for material about the asteroid that exploded over Canada at 3AM this morning. Some confusion as locals reported a bright flash in the sky at 11:30. Disjointed but at least we're flying the colors.

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Could've skimmed then went around again, yes?
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ASSNE's 2 seconds of fame

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Very well done Pete, nice work!
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Great job, Pete!
I really liked how you pointed out in essence that meteors are really common, you just have to look.
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Great job Pete. I also liked how you told people all they have to do is look up. I missed this fireball but have over the past few nights watched many other meteors from the Alpha Capricornids shower.
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