Astronomers Spot Interstellar Object Heading Mars
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Astronomers are watching something coming our way. It might have come from another star system. Scientists think it could be the third object from another star near our solar system.
The object is far from us near Jupiter. It is moving towards Mars now. Scientists say it will not get closer to the sun than that location.
We do not know if it is a rock or ice object. Its size and shape are also unknown. More watching is needed to know where it comes from for sure.
Josep Trigo-Rodriguez thinks it is from another star system. It moves fast and on a strange path. He thinks it is about 40 kilometers across in size.
The first object from another star was found in 2017. It was called Oumuamua, meaning scout. The second was 2I/Borisov, found in 2019, and it is believed to be a comet.
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What are astronomers watching?
Astronomers are watching something coming our way that might have come from another star system.
Where is the object located?
The object is near Jupiter and moving towards Mars.
Who thinks the object is from another star system?
Josep Trigo-Rodriguez thinks the object is from another star system.
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