Meteorite falls of 1790
One meteorite in the catalogue is recorded as a witnessed fall in 1790: Barbotan, in France.
What fell in 1790
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbotan | France | H5 | 6.4 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.