Observed fall · Chondrite

Udipi meteorite

Udipi is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was seen to fall in India in 1866. A total of 3.6 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Udipi has been published yet.

Where it fell

Key facts

Name
Udipi
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Fall (seen to fall)
Year
1866
Mass recovered
3.6 kg
Country
India
Coordinates
13.4833° N, 74.7833° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.

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