Białystok (meteorite) explained

Białystok
Type:Achondrite
Class:HED meteorites
Group:Eucrite-pmict
Country:Poland
Region:Podlaskie
Lat Long:53.1°N 35°W
Observed Fall:Yes
Fall Date:October 5, 1827
Tkw:~4 kg
Strewn Field:Yes

Białystok is a eucrite meteorite (previously classified as howardite) 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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