Meteorite falls of 1859
4 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1859, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Pampanga, at 10.5 kg.
What fell in 1859
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | United States | H | 14 g |
| Beuste | France | L5 | 2 kg |
| Harrison County | United States | L6 | 680 g |
| Pampanga | Philippines | L5 | 10.5 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.