Bolide Collection
A bolide, a fiery spectacle caused by a large meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere, captivates our imagination
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A bolide, a fiery spectacle caused by a large meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere, captivates our imagination. In an exquisite colour lithograph from 1870, we witness the mesmerizing display of a bolide and its train streaking across the night sky. Its serpentine shape adds to its mystique, as observed by Padre Secchi. One particular bolide meteorite stands out with its lance-like antenna, evoking images of celestial warriors descending upon our planet. The sight of quadruple bolide meteorites leaves us in awe of nature's power and grandeur. The significance of these cosmic events becomes even more apparent when considering their potential impact on life on Earth. Could they have played a role in cataclysmic events like the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event? In another realm entirely, we encounter the term "bolide" associated with an extraordinary automobile - the Bristol Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Comp Roadster. This sleek machine embodies speed and elegance, capturing attention wherever it roams. But let us not forget that true they are found high above us in the heavens. A stunning photograph captures a meteor gracefully crossing paths with the Big Dipper atop Mount Kobau in Canada. Meanwhile, during the Geminids meteor shower in Mercedes, Argentina, a brilliant bolide steals focus from even a setting moon. From China's Yunnan province to Miramar in Argentina, these shooting stars paint trails across clear skies and intersect with galaxies like our own Milky Way – reminding us that we are but small specks within this vast universe. Whether witnessed through ancient lithographs or modern photographs; whether manifesting as fireballs or elegant automobiles; whether causing mass extinctions or simply igniting wonder within us – each glimpse of a bolide reminds us that there is so much more beyond what meets our eyes here on Earth.