Sayh al Uhaymir 498 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 498 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Oman in 2009. A total of 4.05 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 498
- Classification
- L5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2009
- Mass recovered
- 4.05 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.5320° N, 57.3350° 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 498
- Sayh al Uhaymir 237 L5 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 230 L6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 234 L6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 240 H4/5 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 502 L5 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 232 H5 · 4 km away
Other L meteorites
- Allan Hills A81069 Antarctica · 1981
- 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