- The largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth, named NWA 16788, is scheduled for auction at Sotheby's New York on July 16.
- Discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2023, this 54-pound space rock is 70 percent larger than any other Martian meteorite found and is estimated to sell for $2 million to $4 million.
- Sotheby's describes NWA 16788 as a "once-in-a-generation find" that offers valuable insights into the geology and composition of Mars.
- If sold within its estimated range, the meteorite is expected to break previous auction records for similar items.
- The auctioning of scientifically and historically significant items like meteorites and dinosaur fossils continues to be a controversial practice.
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