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Dhofar 1084 meteorite

Dhofar 1084 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (anorth), that was found in Oman in 2003. A total of 90 g was recovered.

Illustration of a lunar meteorite
Illustration of a lunar meteorite. No photograph of Dhofar 1084 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dhofar 1084
Classification
Lunar (anorth)
Type
Achondrite · Lunar
Group
Lunar
Fall or find
Find
Year
2003
Mass recovered
90 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
18.7221° N, 54.4608° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Feldspathic lunar meteorites.

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