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Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
A 54-pound Martian meteorite sold for over $5 million at a New York auction, setting a world record, but Niger is investigating its illegal export and sale, claiming it may have been smuggled out of the country, raising questions about international law and heritage protection.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by upi.com
A 54-pound Martian meteorite, the largest ever found on Earth, sold for $5.3 million at Sotheby's in New York, offering valuable scientific insights and highlighting the rarity of such discoveries.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
The largest known Martian meteorite, NWA 16788, weighing 54 pounds and discovered in Niger, sold for $5.3 million at Sotheby's auction, highlighting its rarity and scientific significance, though some debate its sale versus donation for research and public display.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
A massive Martian meteorite called NWA 16788, weighing 54 pounds and discovered in Niger, sold for $4.3 million at Sotheby's, making it the largest known piece of Mars on Earth and a rare find among only about 400 known Martian meteorites. The meteorite's size, composition, and rarity make it a significant scientific and collectible item, sparking debate over its sale versus scientific study.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by KSL News
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 have originated from Mars after a massive asteroid impact, is a rare find representing nearly 7% of all Martian material on Earth, and was confirmed through chemical analysis. The auction is part of Sotheby's Geek Week 2025, featuring various natural history items.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo
A 54-pound piece of Mars, the largest ever found on Earth, is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York with an estimated price of $2-4 million. The meteorite, believed to have been ejected from Mars by an asteroid impact and traveled 140 million miles to Earth, is a rare find, representing nearly 7% of all Martian material on Earth. The auction also features a juvenile Ceratosaurus dinosaur skeleton.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Gothamist
Sotheby’s in New York hosts 'Geek Week' from July 8-15, showcasing rare natural history and space objects including a juvenile Ceratosaurus fossil, a large Martian meteorite, artifacts from astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and early Apple computers, offering free public viewing before auction.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
A massive Martian meteorite called NWA 16788, weighing 54 pounds and discovered in Niger, is expected to sell for up to $4 million at Sotheby’s auction, making it the largest known piece of Mars on Earth and a rare find among only about 400 Martian meteorites ever discovered. The meteorite's size, composition, and rarity make it a significant scientific and collectible item, sparking debate over its sale versus scientific study.