Sayh al Uhaymir 492 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 492 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2008. A total of 1.26 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 492
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2008
- Mass recovered
- 1.26 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 21.2685° N, 57.1287° 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 492
- Sayh al Uhaymir 487 H6 · 1 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 278 L5 · 5 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 488 H6 · 6 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 310 L6 · 8 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 068 H5 · 8 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 140 L4/5 · 11 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