A chunk of the Martian surface that made an unlikely voyage to Earth will be available to the highest bidder at Sotheby's auction in New York.

The red, brown and gray hunk is about 70% larger than the next largest piece of Mars found on Earth and represents nearly 7% of all the Martian material currently on this planet, Sotheby’s says. It measures nearly 15 inches by 11 inches by 6 inches.

The post 54-Pound Mars Rock Heads to Sotheby’s Auction Block appeared first on Self Employed. ever discovered on Earth is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York. The auction house has listed this rare extraterrestrial specimen among its upcoming offerings, presenting collectors with an opportunity to own a significant piece of the red planet.