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  1. 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…
  2. Endicott Meteor Swarm

    Linked via "SAO"

    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…