Meteorite falls of 1953
3 meteorites in the catalogue are recorded as witnessed falls in 1953, in 3 countries. The largest recovered mass is Molteno, at 150 g.
What fell in 1953
| Meteorite | Country | Class | Mass recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medanitos | Argentina | Eucrite-cm | 31 g |
| Molteno | South Africa | Howardite | 150 g |
| Peckelsheim | Germany | Diogenite-pm | 118 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.