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Largest Martian meteorite on Earth could fetch millions at New York auction
The largest-known piece of Mars to be found on Earth will be up for bid and could be sold for up to $4 million at auction.
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The Largest Martian Meteorite in the World Is Heading to Auction and Could Sell for $4 Million
Discovered in Niger in 2023, the rare chunk weighs 54 pounds and represents more than 6 percent of all Mars material on Earth ...
Two meteorites found in the Sahara could be from the solar system’s least studied planet, scientists say
Researchers suspect that two meteorites found in the Sahara Desert in 2023 may originally have come from Mercury, which would ...
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The largest Mars rock on Earth is up for auction in NYC — it could be yours for $4 million (or more)
This Mars rock is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York City this week, which is why it's currently on display in the Upper ...
A dinosaur, Steve Jobs' first Apple computer and a rock from Mars is going for sale this week
Sotheby's "Geek Week" auction in New York showcases a diverse collection of rare and significant items. Highlights include a ...
You Can Buy The Largest Martian Meteorite Ever Found (And A Sick Dinosaur Skeleton Too)
Out of the 122 lots, the main event is NWA 16788, a Martian meteorite that is the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.
Historic in Space research: Meteorites, which may have escaped the sun’s gravity, found in Sahara Desert
Scientists suspect two meteorites found in the Sahara in 2023, marking a first Space research. Despite challenges in ...
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Largest Martian meteorite on Earth could fetch millions at New ... - Yahoo
The Martian meteorite, called NWA 16788, was discovered in Niger in 2023, according to the The Meteoritical Society at the Lunar and Planetary Institute.