Possible 3rd Interstellar Visitor Detected by Astronomers in Arizona

Jul 3, 2025 United States United States Science
Possible 3rd Interstellar Visitor Detected by Astronomers in Arizona

Astronomers might have discovered a third interstellar object, A11pl3Z, captured in Arizona. 'Oumuamua is now suspected to be a comet.

Possible 3rd Interstellar Visitor Detected

Astronomers are buzzing about a potential third interstellar object, currently designated A11pl3Z. This follows the discoveries of 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov.

Discovery in Arizona

Dan Rankin, an engineer at the Catalina Sky Survey, captured the initial images of A11pl3Z from his observatory in southern Arizona.

Revisiting 'Oumuamua

Scientists now believe that 'Oumuamua, the first interstellar object detected, is likely a comet rather than an asteroid.

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