Meteorite falls of 1839
One meteorite in the catalogue is recorded as a witnessed fall in 1839: Little Piney, in the United States.
What fell in 1839
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Piney | United States | L5 | 491 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.