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BING NEWS — METEORITE AUCTION · 2w

2005 Brenham meteorite discovery: Hunter’s seven‑figure rock stalls at $200,000; landmark case for science and landowners

In 2005, during an expedition in Kansas, the Brenham meteorite was uncovered by Steve Arnold, capturing the attention of scientists and collectors due to its distinct traits and historical relevance.

BING NEWS — METEORITE FOR SALE · 1y

Niger opens investigation after Sotheby’s auction of Martian meteorite

A rare Martian meteorite, billed as the largest piece of Mars on Earth, captured attention when it fetched millions from an anonymous bidder at a recent Sotheby’s auction. But the move has caused ...

BING NEWS — METEORITE FOR SALE · 1y

Why Niger is investigating the $5 million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth

FILE A Martian meteorite, weighing 54.388 lbs. (24.67 kg), said to be the largest piece of Mars on Earth, at Sotheby's, in New York, July 9, 2025. was sold for just over $5-million at an auction of .…

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BING NEWS — METEORITE AUCTION · 1y

Niger wants answers after largest piece of Mars sold at auction for more than $5 million

It's the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth — a 54-pound meteorite that fetched more than $5 million at a New York auction last month, setting a world record. But in the West African nation of…

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BING NEWS — METEORITE FOR SALE · 1y

Largest Martian meteorite sells for a whopping $5.3M at auction: ‘Geological time capsule from another world’

This record-breaking rock had losing bidders seeing red. At one of Sotheby’s Geek Week events, this Martian meteorite smashed through bidding expectations, which were between $2M to $4M. This ...

BING NEWS — METEORITE AUCTION · 1y

Largest known Martian meteorite on Earth sells for $5.3 million at auction

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The largest known Martian meteorite has just been sold at auction for $5.29 million, selling well over the asking price of $2 ...

BING NEWS — METEORITE FOR SALE · 1y

World’s biggest Mars rock sells for $5.3 million at auction

A meteorite that is the largest known piece of Mars on Earth has sold for $5.3 million, with taxes and fees, to an anonymous bidder at a Sotheby’s New York auction Wednesday. Known as NWA 16788, the …

BING NEWS — METEORITE AUCTION · 1y

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. This space rock, discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2023, is the largest .…

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BING NEWS — METEORITE AUCTION · 1y

Largest Mars Meteorite Heads To Auction Block

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Who would pay several million dollars for a hunk of red, brown and gray rock? Well, when that rock is the largest piece of Mars .…

BING NEWS — METEORITE FOR SALE · 1y

World’s Largest Martian Meteorite Up For Auction Could Reach Whopping $2-4 Million

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

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BING NEWS — METEORITE AUCTION · 19y

Meteorites don’t get any auction love

The Willamette Meteorite auction saw bids fall short, with hopes set on $1.3 million but only reaching $300k for this stunning piece. Yahoo! News is reporting that a couple of large meteorites up for…

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