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Dhofar 1480 meteorite

Dhofar 1480 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Oman in 2003. A total of 58 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Dhofar 1480 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dhofar 1480
Classification
Eucrite-pmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2003
Mass recovered
58 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.1661° N, 54.6724° 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 Eucrites.

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