Meteorite falls of 1741
One meteorite in the catalogue is recorded as a witnessed fall in 1741: Ogi, in Japan.
What fell in 1741
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogi | Japan | H6 | 14.36 kg |
A witnessed fall is a meteorite seen or heard coming down and then picked up, as opposed to a find, which is discovered later with no record of its arrival. The mass is the total recovered, often from many pieces.