Białystok (meteorite)

Coordinates: 53°06′N 23°12′E / 53.100°N 23.200°E / 53.100; 23.200
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Białystok
Observed fall
Yes
Fall dateOctober 5, 1827
TKW~4 kg
Strewn fieldYes

Białystok is a eucrite meteorite (previously classified as howardite)[1] that fell on 5 October 1827 in the area of Fasty and Knyszyn villages, NNW of Białystok, Poland. The fall occurred at around 9:30 am. Several specimens were recovered.

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References

  1. ^ "Bialystok". The Meteoritical Society. Retrieved 2022-01-13.

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