Meteorite falls of 1841
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1841, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Château-Renard, at 30 kg.
What fell in 1841
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Château-Renard | France | L6 | 30 kg |
| Grüneberg | Poland | H4 | 1 kg |
| St. Christophe-la-Chartreuse | France | L6 | 5.5 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.