Meteorite falls of 1826
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1826, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Pavlograd, at 40 kg.
What fell in 1826
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galapian | France | H6 | 133 g |
| Mineo | Italy | Pallasite | 42 g |
| Pavlograd | Ukraine | L6 | 40 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.