Dhofar 378 meteorite
Dhofar 378 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (shergottite), that was found in Oman in 2000. A total of 15 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 378
- Classification
- Martian (shergottite)
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 15 g
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.1583° N, 54.1133° 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 Shergottites.
Meteorites near Dhofar 378
- Dhofar 496 L4 · 0 km away
- Dhofar 1088 L~6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 111 L5 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 112 L6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 1113 H3 · 3 km away
- Dhofar 017 H4 · 3 km away
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