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What is an interstellar object?
Quick Answer
An interstellar object is a natural body that comes from outside our Solar System and passes through it. Only a few have ever been confirmed.
The Full Story
Interstellar objects are rare visitors that are not bound to orbit the Sun. The first confirmed example was 1I/ʻOumuamua, discovered in 2017, followed by 2I/Borisov in 2019. ʻOumuamua’s odd shape and motion sparked major scientific debate, while Borisov looked more like a traditional comet. Studying these objects gives astronomers a chance to examine material from other planetary systems directly.
Key Facts
1.ʻOumuamua was discovered in 2017
2.2I/Borisov was discovered in 2019
3.They are the only confirmed interstellar visitors so far
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