Białystok (meteorite)
| Białystok | |
|---|---|
| Type | Achondrite |
| Class | HED meteorites |
| Group | Eucrite-pmict |
| Country | Poland |
| Region | Podlaskie |
| Coordinates | 53°06′N 23°12′E / 53.100°N 23.200°ECoordinates: 53°06′N 23°12′E / 53.100°N 23.200°E |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | October 5, 1827 |
| TKW | ~4 kg |
| Strewn field | Yes |
Białystok is an 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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