Meteorite falls of 1823
2 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1823, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Nobleborough, at 2.3 kg.
What fell in 1823
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botschetschki | Ukraine | L4 | 614 g |
| Nobleborough | United States | Eucrite-pmict | 2.3 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.