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James A. Van Allen journal, October 1955-March 1958
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went wrong and balloon started to fall at ~ 1200 ft/min after almost as soon as they reached ceiling alt. [Prev. world ascent record in 1935. National Geographic Society from same site 72,395 ft.] On early morning of 11 November 12:00 - 12:45 AM saw a faint aurora from north of Coralville. Some faint streamers up to ~ 20 [degree symbol] above horizon. Otherwise a faint glow at 5-10 [degree symbol] Called to my attention by Hugh Johnson at about 11:45 PM on the 10th. He may have seen more. I will check with him.
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went wrong and balloon started to fall at ~ 1200 ft/min after almost as soon as they reached ceiling alt. [Prev. world ascent record in 1935. National Geographic Society from same site 72,395 ft.] On early morning of 11 November 12:00 - 12:45 AM saw a faint aurora from north of Coralville. Some faint streamers up to ~ 20 [degree symbol] above horizon. Otherwise a faint glow at 5-10 [degree symbol] Called to my attention by Hugh Johnson at about 11:45 PM on the 10th. He may have seen more. I will check with him.
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