Comet Borisov

Comet Borisov: The Interstellar Comet | Droogger

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What Is Comet Borisov? Discovered in 2019 by amateur astronomer Gennadiy Borisov, 2I/Borisov was the second confirmed interstellar object and the first that clearly looked like a comet. Why Is It Important? Unlike ʻOumuamua, Borisov showed classic comet features: a bright tail, visible outgassing, and a chemical composition very similar to comets found in our … Read more

Oumuamua: Interstellar Mystery | Droogger

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What Is ʻOumuamua? Discovered in 2017, ʻOumuamua (meaning “scout” in Hawaiian) was the first confirmed interstellar object to pass through our solar system. Its elongated, cigar-like shape and unusual acceleration sparked worldwide fascination. Why Is It Controversial? ʻOumuamua did not behave like typical asteroids or comets. Its acceleration couldn’t be fully explained by gravity alone, … Read more