Meteorite falls of 1863
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1863, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Pillistfer, at 23.25 kg.
What fell in 1863
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buschhof | Romania | L6 | 5 kg |
| Manbhoom | India | LL6 | 1.7 kg |
| Pillistfer | Estonia | EL6 | 23.25 kg |
| Pulsora | India | H5 | 560 g |
| Shytal | Bangladesh | L6 | 3.2 kg |
| Tourinnes-la-Grosse | Belgium | L6 | 14.5 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.