Dhofar 1251 meteorite
Dhofar 1251 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Oman in 2005. A total of 1.91 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 1251
- Classification
- LL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2005
- Mass recovered
- 1.91 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.5693° N, 54.1954° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.
Meteorites near Dhofar 1251
- Dhofar 941 L6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1465 L~6 · 3 km away
- Dhofar 1466 L~6 · 3 km away
- Dhofar 1469 L~6 · 3 km away
- Dhofar 1470 H~5 · 3 km away
- Dhofar 1464 H~5 · 3 km away
Other LL meteorites
- Dar al Gani 185 Libya · 1996
- Miller Range 03382 · 2003
- Queen Alexandra Range 99147 Antarctica · 1999
- Dominion Range 03269 · 2002
- Miller Range 090149 · 2009
- Queen Alexandra Range 99382 Antarctica · 1999