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Topic: ʻOumuamua

This artist’s concept shows interstellar object 1I/2017 U1 (‘Oumuamua) after its discovery in 2017. (NASA European Southern Observatory/M. Kornmesser)

NASA detects more dark comets

Matthew Rozsa
Artist’s impression of `Oumuamua (ESO/M. Kornmesser)

Why 'Oumuamua sped up as it flew by

Camille M. Carlisle - Sky & Telescope
This artist’s impression shows the first interstellar asteroid: 'Oumuamua. (ESO/M. Kornmesser)

Debate rages over 'Oumuamua's origins

Nicole Karlis
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