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Largest Mars Meteorite to Be Auctioned in New York
6 months ago•Source: KSL News
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A 54-pound Martian meteorite, the largest ever found on Earth, is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York with an estimated price of $2-4 million, alongside a juvenile Ceratosaurus dinosaur skeleton. The meteorite, believed to be from Mars and found in Niger, represents nearly 7% of all Martian material on Earth and is a rare find among only 400 recognized Martian meteorites. The auction is part of Sotheby's Geek Week 2025, featuring various natural history items.