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When was the first interstellar object discovered passing through the Solar System?
Quick Answer
The first known interstellar object, ‘Oumuamua, was discovered in 2017.
The Full Story
Astronomers discovered 1I/2017 U1, nicknamed ‘Oumuamua, in October 2017. Its path showed that it came from outside the Solar System and was only passing through on a hyperbolic trajectory. This was the first confirmed interstellar object ever observed. The discovery gave scientists a rare chance to study material from another star system.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in 2017
2.Nicknamed ‘Oumuamua
3.First confirmed interstellar object
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