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Sayh al Uhaymir 060 meteorite

Sayh al Uhaymir 060 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (shergottite), that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 42 g was recovered.

Illustration of a Martian meteorite
Illustration of a Martian meteorite. No photograph of Sayh al Uhaymir 060 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Sayh al Uhaymir 060
Classification
Martian (shergottite)
Type
Achondrite · Martian
Group
Martian
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
42 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
20.9800° N, 57.3183° 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.

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