Largest Martian Meteorite Sells for Over $5 Million at Auction
TL;DR
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.
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