Dhofar 263 meteorite
Dhofar 263 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 1.7 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 263
- Classification
- LL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2001
- Mass recovered
- 1.7 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.3458° N, 54.4007° 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 263
- Dhofar 1656 L6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1514 R3.6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 264 L6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 146 L6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 1658 LL6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 1657 H6 · 2 km away
Other LL meteorites
- Cumulus Hills 04058 · 2003
- Meteorite Hills 01246 Antarctica · 2001
- Queen Alexandra Range 99105 Antarctica · 1999
- Dominion Range 03195 · 2002
- Miller Range 090057 · 2009
- Queen Alexandra Range 99344 Antarctica · 1999