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Endicott Meteor Swarm
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The visual appearance of the EMS—slow, bright, and often exhibiting a persistent, pale green afterglow caused by vaporized magnesium silicates—has led to frequent misidentification throughout history. Before 1911, sightings were often recorded in local folklore as omens or "sky-serpents."
The Endicott event itself remains controversial among historians of science. The initial claim by Finch rega…