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Largest Mars Meteorite to Be Auctioned in New York
science-and-natural-history7 months ago

Largest Mars Meteorite to Be Auctioned in New York

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.

science-and-natural-history7 months ago

Rare Mars and Dinosaur Collectibles Set for Auction

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.

Rare Mars and Dinosaur Specimens Highlight Sotheby’s Geek Week Auction
science-and-natural-history7 months ago

Rare Mars and Dinosaur Specimens Highlight Sotheby’s Geek Week Auction

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.