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Interstellar comet is simply third recognized object to go to from past our photo voltaic system

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Interstellar comet is simply third recognized object to go to from past our photo voltaic system

Astronomers are rolling out a welcome mat for a newly identified visitor from beyond our solar system. The object — thought to be a comet — is only the third-ever confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our cosmic neighborhood. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the comet poses no danger to Earth and will remain roughly 150 million miles … Read more

Astronomers might have found Third-known interstellar customer

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Astronomers might have found Third-known interstellar customer

It appears our solar system is getting more popular with out-of-towners.  Astronomers may have found a third interstellar object, something that has origins beyond our own solar system. The first interstellar object was ‘Oumuamua, discovered in 2017. The second was a comet called 2I Borisov. This new object, which is temporarily designated A11pl3Z by the … Read more