12-Pound Lunar Meteorite ‘The Moon Puzzle’ Up For Auction
A lunar meteorite dubbed “The Moon Puzzle” is expected to fetch a huge sum of money at an auction.
Boston-based RR Auction has announced that a 12-pound space rock classified as NWA 11789 will be up for sale. The rock, also known as the “Buagaba,” has an estimated price of $500,000.
The large meteorite was discovered in the desert of Northwest Africa in 2017. The location where it was found is represented in the rock’s scientific name. The letters of NWA 11789 stands for Northwest Africa.
Aerolite Meteorites Inc. CEO and star of the television show “Meteorite Men” Geoff Notkin, who guaranteed the authenticity of the moon rock, said that the meteorite is an important, world-class example of a lunar meteorite.
