Sayh al Uhaymir 169 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 169 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (anorth), that was found in Oman in 2002. A total of 206 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 169
- Classification
- Lunar (anorth)
- Type
- Achondrite · Lunar
- Group
- Lunar
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2002
- Mass recovered
- 206 g
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.5732° N, 57.3233° 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.
Meteorites near Sayh al Uhaymir 169
- Sayh al Uhaymir 187 L4-5 · 0 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 250 H4-6 · 1 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 240 H4/5 · 2 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 237 L5 · 2 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 238 L4 · 2 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 251 L6 · 3 km away
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