Rare Mars Rock Sells for $4.3 Million in Auction
A large meteorite from Mars, known as NWA 16788, was sold for $4.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. Weighing 54 pounds, this monumental specimen is the largest known piece of Mars on Earth. Only around 400 Martian meteorites have been discovered on Earth, making this find incredibly rare.
A meteorite, the largest known piece of Mars on Earth, was sold for $4.3 million at a Sotheby’s New York auction. The meteorite, NWA 16788, weighs 54 pounds and was discovered in Niger in 2023. It is around 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars found on Earth. Only about 400 Martian meteorites have been found on Earth. The meteorite's internal composition suggests it was blasted into space by an asteroid impact. Some are concerned that it was auctioned off instead of being donated to science. However, others see the value in collectors driving scientific research.
According to the source: CNN.
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