tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Borisov

All articles tagged with #borisov

science4 months ago

NASA Debunks Alien Origin Claims of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS, Oumuamua, and Borisov are the most common objects in the Milky Way galaxy, with estimates suggesting there are trillions of them, but they are difficult to detect due to their small size and dark nature. Upcoming surveys like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's LSST are expected to significantly increase detection rates, providing opportunities to study the galaxy's chemical evolution and potentially retrieve samples from distant planetary systems.

via Space|
#3iatlas#borisov#interstellar-objects
science4 months ago

Origins and Destinations of Interstellar Objects 1I/'Oumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and 3I/Atlas

Scientists have traced the origins of three interstellar objects—Oumuamua, Borisov, and Atlas—finding they come from different regions of the Milky Way and are of varying ages, with Atlas being the oldest. Oumuamua is currently leaving our solar system, Borisov is in the constellation Ara, and Atlas is headed towards the inner solar system, possibly as a comet or even an alien spaceship. These objects provide insights into other star systems and the galaxy's history.

via WION|
#atlas#borisov#interstellar-objects
science4 months ago

Tracking the Journey of Interstellar Objects 1I/'Oumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and 3I/Atlas

Astronomers have tracked the trajectories of three interstellar objects—'Oumuamua, Borisov, and Atlas—revealing they originated from different regions and ages within the Milky Way, providing insights into the diversity of planetary systems and galactic dynamics. These objects serve as natural probes into other star systems, and future observations and missions are expected to expand our understanding of interstellar material and its origins.

via Universe Today|
#atlas#borisov#galactic-origins
astronomy1 year ago

"Interstellar Objects: Clues to Exoplanets"

The discovery of interstellar interlopers like 'Oumuamua and Borisov has led scientists to believe that these celestial nomads are more common than previously thought. Researchers are now working to understand their origins and how they end up wandering the galaxy, with potential implications for probing features of distant planetary systems. These interlopers could provide valuable insights into exoplanets and their formation, but astronomers are eager to find more of them to further study their characteristics and behavior.

via Ars Technica|
#astronomy#borisov#exoplanets