Sayh al Uhaymir 499 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 499 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Oman in 2009. A total of 15.9 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 499
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2009
- Mass recovered
- 15.9 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.7647° N, 57.2697° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.
Meteorites near Sayh al Uhaymir 499
- Sayh al Uhaymir 271 H4 · 1 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 541 H6 · 1 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 070 L5/6 · 2 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 501 H6 · 2 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 071 H5/6 · 6 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 272 H5 · 6 km away
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