Meteorite falls of 1858
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1858, in 4 countries. The largest recovered mass is Molina, at 144 kg.
What fell in 1858
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ausson | France | L5 | 50 kg |
| Kakowa | Romania | L6 | 577 g |
| Molina | Spain | H5 | 144 kg |
| Zmenj | Belarus | Howardite | 246 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.