Meteorite falls of 1847
2 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1847, in 2 countries. The largest recovered mass is Braunau, at 39 kg.
What fell in 1847
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunau | Poland | Iron, IIAB | 39 kg |
| Marion (Iowa) | United States | L6 | 28.4 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.