Because the falling meteorite happened to pass through the range where his cameras were focused and recording, SET's Dr. Peter Jenniskens was able to predict its path as it dispersed and came to Earth, and calculate it's far longer trajectory on the way into our atmosphere.

The meteorite fell in early evening, through clear skies, which made it highly visible, Dr. Jenniskens notes. And a quick-acting Santa Rosa man was able to capture unprecedented images of its disintegration, one of which can be seen below.

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