Meteorite falls of 1908
6 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1908, in 5 countries. The largest recovered mass is Mokoia, at 4.5 kg.
What fell in 1908
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avce | Italy | Iron, IIAB | 1.23 kg |
| Kagarlyk | Ukraine | L6 | 1.9 kg |
| Kangean | Not recorded | H5 | 1.63 kg |
| Mokoia | New Zealand | CV3 | 4.5 kg |
| Novy-Projekt | Lithuania | OC | 1 kg |
| Sete Lagoas | Brazil | H4 | 350 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.
Also in 1908: Tunguska, 1908.