Gold Nugget

Man Keeps ‘Gold Nugget’ for Years—Then Learns It’s a Priceless Meteorite from Outer Space

A man in Australia thought he’d found a gold nugget. Years later, scientists revealed it was a 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite—one of the rarest ever discovered in Victoria. Weighing 17 kg, the “Maryborough meteorite” is rich in cosmic history and scientific value. Its discovery connects space science, Indigenous teachings, and public curiosity—reminding us to look closer at the ground beneath our feet.