Meteorite falls of 1808
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1808, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Stannern, at 52 kg.
What fell in 1808
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borgo San Donino | Italy | LL6 | 1.68 kg |
| Lissa | Czechia | L6 | 12.8 kg |
| Moradabad | India | L6 | 70 g |
| Stannern Famous | Czechia | Eucrite-mmict | 52 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.