Interstellar Objects

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The Hidden Armada: A Million Interstellar Voyagers Drift Among Us

Simulations reveal over a million interstellar objects, comparable in size to the Statue of Liberty, traversing beyond Pluto in our solar system. These cosmic bodies likely originate from Alpha Centauri, having been captured by the sun’s gravity and now residing mainly in

17 February 2025

Astrobiology·Interstellar Objects·News·Stars

A Celestial Exchange: How Stars Share Their Secrets Across Light-Years

Our solar system actively exchanges material with nearby stars, particularly the Alpha Centauri system. Interstellar visitors like asteroids and comets from Alpha Centauri could number in the millions but are challenging to detect. Alpha Centauri is approaching our solar system and will

16 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4·Interstellar Objects·News·Telescopes

Is Earth’s Future at Risk? Asteroid 2024 YR4 Sparks Global Alarm

Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered on December 27, 2022, has raised alarms due to a potential collision with Earth in December 2032. There is a 1.3% probability of impact, but a 99% chance it will pass safely without harm. The asteroid is rated

30 January 2025

Interstellar Objects·News·Planets

Unveiling the Secrets of Dark Comets: What Lies Beyond Our Solar System?

The Mystique of Dark Comets In a surprising revelation, recent findings have shed light on a new class of celestial wanderers known as dark comets. Discovered through advanced astronomical tools, these enigmatic objects are giving scientists fresh insight into the cosmos. In

16 December 2024