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We report the detection of a broad continuum emission dominating the visual spectrum of a Leonid persistent train. A comparison with laboratory spectra of FeO “orange arc” emission at 1 mbar shows a general agreement of the band position and shape. The detection of FeO confirms the classical mechanism of metal atom catalyzed recombination of ozone and oxygen atoms as the driving force behind optical emission from persistent trains. Sodium and iron atoms are now confirmed catalysts.
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Jenniskens, P., Lacey, M., Allan, B.J., Self, D.E., Plane, J.M.C. (2000). FeO “Orange Arc” Emission Detected in Optical Spectrum of Leonid Persistent Train. In: Jenniskens, P., Rietmeijer, F., Brosch, N., Fonda, M. (eds) Leonid Storm Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2071-7_31
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