Scientists spot potential ‘interstellar object’ in our solar system

WorldSpace
3 Jul 2025 • 12:57 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Scientists have identified a new object that may have originated outside our solar system.
  • If confirmed, this would be only the third instance of an interstellar object ever spotted.
  • The object has been temporarily named A11pl3Z and is being tracked by telescopes worldwide.
  • The two previously confirmed interstellar visitors were ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019.
  • Researchers anticipate discovering more such objects in the future with the help of new, powerful telescopes.

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