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.