Dhofar 1283
L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 2005 · Oman
Key Takeaway
Dhofar 1283 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2005 in Oman . It has a recorded mass of 502.0 g.
502.0 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
2005
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 34502 |
| Classification | L5 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 502.0 g (17.7 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Coordinates | 18.55392N, 54.01958E |
| Country | Oman |
Location
Mass Context
"502.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Dhofar 1283?
Dhofar 1283 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Dhofar 1283 meteorite weigh?
The Dhofar 1283 meteorite has a mass of 502.0 g (17.7 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Dhofar 1283 meteorite found?
The Dhofar 1283 meteorite was found in Oman in 2005.
Same Classification
- Ghubara 1.8 tonnes
- Tsarev 1.2 tonnes
- Etter 450.0 kg
- Sayh al Uhaymir 001 450.0 kg
- Rio Limay 280.0 kg
- Homestead 230.0 kg
- Bluff (a) 153.3 kg
- Jiddat al Harasis 091 123.4 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Dhofar 1013 L4
- Dhofar 1009 L4
- Dhofar 1007 L4
- Dhofar 1008 L5
- Dhofar 1012 L6
- Dhofar 1010 H4
- Dhofar 1282 L5
- Dhofar 1001 L6
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.