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[Interview] Finding Interstellar Visitors Flying Through The Solar System

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Interstellar Objects in the Solar System

Dr. David Jewett from UCLA discusses astronomers' reactions to the discovery of the first interstellar object in the solar system, exploring its unique characteristics that challenged previous assumptions. The chapter delves into the orbits of interstellar objects, compares the behaviors of Oumuamua and Borisov, speculates on their origins, composition, and the challenges in studying these elusive visitors.

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