Meteorite falls of 1827
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1827, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Drake Creek, at 5 kg.
What fell in 1827
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bialystok | Poland | Eucrite-pmict | 4 kg |
| Drake Creek | United States | L6 | 5 kg |
| Mhow | India | L6 | 350 g |
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.