Biggest Mars Rock on Earth Sold for 7.3 Billion Won
A big rock from Mars was sold in New York. It is the biggest piece of Mars found on Earth. The rock weighs 25 kilograms. It landed in the Sahara Desert in Africa. Scientists say the rock came from Mars, blasted into space after an asteroid struck the planet. It then traveled a long way to Earth.
At the auction, many people wanted to buy the rock. A person paid $5.3 million (about 7.3 billion won) to own it. The buyer’s name was not shared. The auction was held by Sotheby’s, a famous company.
Experts say the rock is special and rare. People are excited to learn more about it.
Luis Apolo Staff Reporter kids/1754453558/1613368218
A big rock from Mars was sold in New York. It is the biggest piece of Mars found on Earth. The rock weighs 25 kilograms. It landed in the Sahara Desert in Africa. Scientists say the rock came from Mars, blasted into space after an asteroid struck the planet. It then traveled a long way to Earth.