Shişr 162
Lunar (feldsp. breccia) (Lunar Meteorite) · Found 2006 · Oman
Key Takeaway
Shişr 162 is a Lunar (feldsp. breccia) (Lunar Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 2006 in Oman . It has a recorded mass of 5.5 kg.
5.5 kg
Mass
Lunar (feldsp. breccia)
Classification
Found
Type
2006
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 53579 |
| Classification | Lunar (feldsp. breccia) (Lunar Meteorite) |
| Mass | 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Coordinates | 18.56667N, 53.83333E |
| Country | Oman |
Location
Mass Context
"5.5 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Shişr 162?
Shişr 162 is classified as Lunar (feldsp. breccia) (Lunar Meteorite).
How much does the Shişr 162 meteorite weigh?
The Shişr 162 meteorite has a mass of 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Shişr 162 meteorite found?
The Shişr 162 meteorite was found in Oman in 2006.
Same Classification
- Dar al Gani 1058 1.8 kg
- Northwest Africa 6578 1.6 kg
- Northwest Africa 6355 760.0 g
- Northwest Africa 2995 538.0 g
- Northwest Africa 7493 503.0 g
- Northwest Africa 7022 444.0 g
- Northwest Africa 6570 415.0 g
- Northwest Africa 7262 413.0 g
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