* Astronomy

World's Largest Meteorite Auction Sells Moon Rock, Mars Sample in NY

In the largest ever event of its kind, an auction of chunks of rocks from the Moon and Mars (as well as meteorites with extraterrestrial gemstones) have been sold for over $1m. The sale, held, at the Ukrainian Institute of America, in New York City, included 125+ select meteorites. The auction was conducted by Heritage Auctions.
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