Dhofar 1222 meteorite
Dhofar 1222 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite, that was found in Oman in 2003. A total of 93 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 1222
- Classification
- Acapulcoite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Acapulcoite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2003
- Mass recovered
- 93 g
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.2042° N, 54.0567° 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 Acapulcoites.
Meteorites near Dhofar 1222
- Dhofar 1479 H5/6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1221 H5 · 5 km away
- Dhofar 849 L6 · 5 km away
- Dhofar 858 H3.9 · 5 km away
- Dhofar 1296 L5 · 5 km away
- Dhofar 002 L5 · 5 km away
Other Acapulcoite meteorites
- DOM 18461 Antarctica · 2018
- Dhofar 312 Oman · 2001
- Dhofar 290 Oman · 2001
- Dhofar 125 Oman · 2000
- Asuka 881902 Antarctica · 1988
- Allan Hills A81315 Antarctica · 1981