Meteorite falls of 1829
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1829, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Forsyth, at 16.3 kg.
What fell in 1829
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal | United States | L6 | 28 g |
| Forsyth | United States | L6 | 16.3 kg |
| Krasnoi-Ugol | Russia | L6 | 2.44 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.