Meteorite falls of 1804
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1804, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is High Possil, at 4.5 kg.
What fell in 1804
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocas | Mexico | L6 | 56 g |
| Darmstadt | Germany | H5 | 100 g |
| High Possil | United Kingdom | L6 | 4.5 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.