Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York - now the country wants answers
Summary
A rare meteorite from Mars found in Niger was sold for $4.3 million at an auction in New York. The government of Niger is questioning the legality of its export and is investigating to find out more. Sotheby's auction house claims all procedures were followed correctly.Key Facts
- A Martian meteorite discovered in Niger was sold for $4.3 million in New York.
- The meteorite is the largest piece of Mars found on Earth.
- The buyer and seller of the meteorite remain anonymous.
- The government of Niger questions the legality of the meteorite's export and is investigating.
- Sotheby's auction house states they followed all legal procedures for the sale.
- Only about 400 of 50,000 known meteorites are from Mars, making this find rare.
- The meteorite, named NWA 16788, was initially found in Niger's Sahara Desert.
- The meteorite was displayed in Italy before being auctioned in New York.
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