Breathtaking meteorites to be sold at auction for thousands – Mashable

Do you love space and have tens of thousands of dollars burning a hole in your pocket? This upcoming meteorite auction is calling out to you.
Dozens of meteorites that have crashed into Earth are going up for auction through Christie’s beginning Feb. 9, including the above 16-pound rock that refrained from rotating during its blazing atmospheric entry a rare occurrence giving it its distinct, streaky appearance. It’s estimated to go for $50,000 to $80,000. 
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