Meteorite falls of 1798
2 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1798, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Salles, at 9 kg.
What fell in 1798
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benares (a) | India | LL4 | 3.7 kg |
| Salles | France | L5 | 9 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.