Sayh al Uhaymir 140 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 140 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4/5, that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 2.52 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 140
- Classification
- L4/5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2001
- Mass recovered
- 2.52 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 21.2077° N, 57.2114° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.
Meteorites near Sayh al Uhaymir 140
- Sayh al Uhaymir 139 H4/5 · 2 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 138 H5 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 278 L5 · 7 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 488 H6 · 10 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 024 L6 · 10 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 492 L6 · 11 km away
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