Dhofar 290 meteorite
Dhofar 290 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite, that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 62 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 290
- Classification
- Acapulcoite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Acapulcoite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2001
- Mass recovered
- 62 g
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 19.3150° N, 54.8433° 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 290
- Dhofar 718 L5 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1724 H4 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 969 H5 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 621 L6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 137 L6 · 3 km away
- Dhofar 127 H4 · 3 km away
Other Acapulcoite meteorites
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- Northwest Africa 2866 · 2005
- Northwest Africa 2775 · 2005
- Northwest Africa 2714 · 2004
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