New formation theory explains the mysterious interstellar object 'Oumuamua
Monday, April 13, 2020 - 16:40
in Astronomy & Space
Since its discovery in 2017, an air of mystery has surrounded the first known interstellar object to visit our solar system, an elongated, cigar-shaped body named 'Oumuamua. How was it formed, and where did it come from? A new study offers a first comprehensive answer to these questions.