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Dhofar 302 meteorite

Dhofar 302 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (anorth), that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 3.83 g was recovered.

Illustration of a lunar meteorite
Illustration of a lunar meteorite. No photograph of Dhofar 302 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dhofar 302
Classification
Lunar (anorth)
Type
Achondrite · Lunar
Group
Lunar
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
3.83 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.3267° N, 54.7850° 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 Feldspathic lunar meteorites.

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