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Biggest Martian Meteorite Ever Found Could Fetch $4 Million at Auction
One lucky bidder will soon fork over millions of dollars to take home NWA 16788, a 54-pound (24-kilogram) Martian meteorite.
One of the most mysterious rocks on Earth just went up for sale
On Wednesday, Sotheby’s will auction off a chunk of rock believed to have originated on Mars for an anticipated two to four ...
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The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is up for auction tomorrow
NWA 16788 is the largest martian meteorite ever found, weighing in at 54 pounds. Soon, it’ll be up for auction.
At 54 pounds, this Mars rock is largest on Earth. It could sell at auction for $4 million
A chunk of the Martian surface that made an unlikely voyage to Earth will be available to the highest bidder at Sotheby's ...
Space on MSN19h
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 ...
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Largest Martian Meteorite Set for Auction with a Starting Bid of $2 Million
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Massive Mars rock from outer space could fetch up to $4M at prestigious Sotheby's auction
The largest-known piece of Mars ever found on Earth is going up for auction on Wednesday and could fetch as much as $4 ...
Science suffers when meteorites and fossils become an asset class
As wealthy buyers rush for these new collectibles, museums and universities risk turning into impotent onlookers ...
ThePrint on MSN19h
Sotheby’s poised for red hot bidding battle as largest Martian meteorite goes up for auction in NY
NWA 16788 was discovered in Niger & is assumed to have travelled 140 million miles to reach Earth. Weighing 24.67 kg, the ...
Mathrubhumi English2d
Largest piece of Mars on Earth—now up for auction at New York
A rare 54-pound Martian meteorite, the largest piece of Mars ever discovered on Earth, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New ...
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.
Sotheby’s to auction largest Mars rock ever found on Earth in New York; here’s how it came to our planet
A rare Martian meteorite and a dinosaur skeleton will headline Sotheby’s Geek Week 2025 auction in New York. The Martian ...