Sayh al Uhaymir 242 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 242 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4, that was found in Oman in 2003. A total of 2.74 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 242
- Classification
- L4
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2003
- Mass recovered
- 2.74 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.5628° N, 57.2857° 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 242
- Sayh al Uhaymir 238 L4 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 234 L6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 493 Achondrite-ung · 4 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 187 L4-5 · 4 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 250 H4-6 · 4 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 169 Lunar (anorth) · 4 km away
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- Lucerne Valley 120 United States · 2010
- Allan Hills 85112 Antarctica · 1985
- Lewis Cliff 88244 Antarctica · 1988
- Acfer 190 Algeria · 1990
- Lewis Cliff 85457 Antarctica · 1985